Jordan Times
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Jordanian-Moroccan joint panel
to meet soon, regularly
AMMAN (JT) - His Majesty King Abdullah and Moroccan King Mohammad VI issued
directives on Tuesday for the Joint Jordanian-Moroccan Higher Committee to
convene in the near future and meet regularly to cement cooperation at various
levels.
The committee is due to meet in the first quarter of this year in Amman.
In a joint statement issued yesterday, the two leaders emphasised the need to
benefit from the Agadir Agreement, which was signed in Rabat on February 25,
2004 and entered into force in January 2006.
The agreement signed between Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt is designed to
create a free trade zone of Arab Mediterranean nations and help develop economic
and commercial cooperation and free trade among them through bilateral
agreements.
They said the agreement is a basic component for a joint Arab market and it
supports realising Euro-Mediterranean economic integration and partnership.
In the joint statement, the two leaders called on economic sector leaders in
both countries to continue work to remove obstacles hindering the flow of
investments, commodities and services between the two countries to open new
horizons for implementing joint investment projects.
Jordan and Morocco on Sunday signed three agreements to boost cooperation
between the two countries in the areas of competitiveness, exports’ enhancement
and the building of joint megaprojects.
King Abdullah and the Moroccan leader also stressed the importance of enhancing
cooperation in the cultural, scientific, educational and media fields.
On the Middle East peace process, the two leaders stressed their support to
efforts exerted to render the peace process a success in accordance with
international agreements and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.
They also stressed their support for the Palestinian struggle to obtain their
legitimate rights and establish their independent and viable Palestinian state,
with Jerusalem as its capital.
The two leaders also condemned the continued violations by Israel against
unarmed Palestinians and rejected Israeli settlement activity, calling on the
international community to stop these practices that do not serve stability and
peace in the region.
They also said it was important to support the Palestinian Authority to help it
meet the needs and aspirations of the Palestinians.
On Iraq, the two leaders underscored the need to preserve the unity, stability
and sovereignty of the country, emphasising the importance of including all
Iraqis and political powers in the creation of a democratic and unified Iraq
without any external interferences.
They also stressed support to regional and international efforts seeking to
realise national reconciliation in Iraq.
King Abdullah and the Moroccan king also expressed hope Lebanese powers reach a
consensus to overcome the current crisis and thus eradicate root causes of
sedition and enhance the stability of Lebanon.
On Sudan, the two leaders expressed support to the country in efforts to protect
its sovereignty over all its territories and protect unity, calling on the
international community to help restore peace and stability in Darfur.
The two leaders also stressed the importance of activating the joint Arab action
based on economic development.
They also condemned all forms of terrorism, stressing their rejection to link
the phenomenon to any religion or culture.
King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania arrived home yesterday after the
three-day visit.