Morocco remains firmly committed to tangible solidarity with Arab states under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said, warning that continued regional escalation driven by Iran poses a grave threat to Arab sovereignty and regional stability.
Bourita was speaking during the 165th regular session of the Arab League Council at ministerial level, held via videoconference, where he reiterated Morocco’s strong condemnation of the “flagrant attacks” against Gulf states and their territorial integrity.
Morocco was among the first countries to express solidarity with its Arab partners following the outbreak of the crisis, acting in line with royal directives.
Bourita noted that King Mohammed VI had held direct talks with leaders of Gulf countries, reaffirming Morocco’s “strong denunciation of the blatant attacks targeting the sovereignty of sister states and the security of their territories,” and voicing full support for any legitimate measures they deem necessary to safeguard their security and the safety of their citizens.
The Arab region was facing “exceptionally complex and dangerous circumstances,” marked by attacks that have “overstepped all limits,” targeting civilians and critical infrastructure including airports, ports and energy facilities, Bourita said.
Such actions constitute a serious violation of international law and norms and undermine the right of Arab peoples to live in dignity and security, he said.
The Moroccan foreign minister stressed that the attacks had targeted Arab countries that were not parties to any conflict, warning that failure to contain the situation risked expanding the conflict into a broader regional confrontation, with serious repercussions for regional and global peace.
“These attacks have inflicted severe damage on both regional and international economies,” Bourita said.
The gravity of the situation placed a historic responsibility on Arab countries to respond decisively, calling for firm action and unity, he said.
Bourita also urged Iran to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 and to immediately and unconditionally halt its attacks.
In this regards, he called for a unified and resolute Arab stance against what he termed hostile behavior, for continued support of Arab states in measures taken to protect their territories, and for urgent steps to ensure the security of regional airspace and the safety of maritime navigation.
Morocco, he said, supports all initiatives aimed at de-escalation, halting the cycle of conflict, and establishing guarantees to prevent its recurrence, “regardless of circumstances,” in order to safeguard the right of Arab states and peoples to live in peace and security.