Moroccan Ambassador to Jordan, Fouad Akhrif, commended the strong and exemplary relationship between Jordan and Morocco, describing it as a model for Arab cooperation and political alignment. He credited this bond to the mutual understanding and shared vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II and King Mohammed VI.
On the 26th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's rise to the throne, Akhrif noted the ongoing collaboration between the two nations, especially concerning significant regional issues such as the war in Gaza and the wider Palestinian dilemma.
He characterized the bilateral ties as rooted in historic solidarity and familial connections, established by the late King Hussein Bin Talal and King Hassan II, and further strengthened in recent decades through strategic partnerships formed by their successors. A key highlight, he mentioned, was King Abdullah’s visit to Morocco in 2019, which opened doors for enhanced cooperation.
Akhrif disclosed that there are over 120 bilateral agreements in effect, encompassing areas such as renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, and vocational training. He emphasized ongoing initiatives to expand this strategic partnership with tangible projects and sharing of expertise in construction, water management, and food industries. He added that the upcoming meeting of the Joint High Commission will help formalize this growing cooperation.
Economically, both countries aim to tap into greater trade and investment opportunities within a supportive legal framework. Akhrif pointed out that the strategic locations of Jordan and Morocco are significant advantages and invited business leaders from both nations to explore these opportunities.
Plans are in motion to hold a joint economic forum in Morocco in the upcoming months, in collaboration with the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and Morocco’s General Confederation of Enterprises. This forum aims to boost bilateral economic relations.
The ambassador also reported the anticipated resumption of direct flights between Casablanca and Amman in the next few weeks, which he believes will promote commercial activities, tourism, and personal exchanges, meeting a long-standing demand from both Moroccan and Jordanian communities, as well as regional travelers.
Cultural and educational exchanges have remained a key part of the relationship since the 1970s. Numerous students from both countries have graduated from each other's universities and taken on leadership positions, strengthening mutual understanding and connections between people.
He also mentioned Jordan’s backing of Morocco’s sovereignty, notably through its role in the 1975 Green March and the establishment of its consulate in Laayoune in 2021, highlighting the strength of their bilateral solidarity.
Akhrif reiterated Morocco’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a return to negotiations as the only viable way to achieve lasting peace. He urged for an end to military escalation, unrestricted humanitarian aid access, civilian protection in the West Bank, and the implementation of the reconstruction plan agreed upon at the recent Arab summit in Cairo under Palestinian leadership and international oversight.
He wrapped up by confirming the shared views of Jordan and Morocco on Palestine, emphasizing that genuine regional stability relies on a two-state solution, with Gaza being an essential part of the Palestinian state, based on the 1967 borders, and with East Jerusalem as its capital.
