“I was very impressed by this new development, which once again demonstrates the great far-sightedness of His Majesty King Mohammed VI,” Mr. Shinozuka said in a statement to MAP.
Stressing the important role Morocco plays in promoting peace in the Middle East, Mr. Shinozuka welcomed the dynamic created by the decision of many countries to open consulates in Morocco’s southern provinces.
He noted that Israel’s decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and open a consulate in the city of Dakhla should give new impetus to this dynamic.
The diplomat also stressed that Jewish capital in the United States and around the world should take a greater interest in investing in the region.
European capital, which has already shown an interest on the investment field, should certainly follow this promising dynamic, he continued.
A statement from the Royal Office announced that His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, had received a letter from the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, His Excellency Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, in which the Head of the Israeli Government brought to the Very High Attention of His Majesty the King the State of Israel’s decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara.
In this respect, the Israeli Prime Minister indicated that his country’s position will be “reflected in all relevant acts and documents of the Israeli Government.”
He also stressed that the decision would be “transmitted to the United Nations, to regional and international organizations of which Israel is a member, and to all countries with which Israel maintains diplomatic relations.”
In his letter to the Sovereign, the Israeli Prime Minister informed that Israel is positively considering “the opening of a consulate in the city of Dakhla”, as part of the implementation of this State decision.
