“We hope that the context will be favorable to the holding of this important event on the one hand, but also that it will produce results on the other,” said Bourita at a press briefing following his talks with Swiss Federal Advisor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, who is on a working visit to Morocco.
“The Negev Forum stands for an idea of cooperation and dialogue, contrary to anything that is provocative action, unilateral action, or a decision carried by radicals on both sides, but especially on the Israeli side, in relation to the occupied Arab territories,” said the minister.
“The Kingdom considers the Negev Forum to be an ultimate and relevant framework for regional cooperation and dialogue, which can provide positive responses to a number of challenges,” noted Bourita.
He stressed that there had been attempts to organize this Forum during the summer, but unfortunately problems of scheduling and dates had prevented it from taking place, citing the political context which might not allow this meeting to produce the results expected from this event.
In this regard, Bourita stressed that the process is still underway to optimize the role and contribution of this Forum in favor of all actions for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
