Morocco and Israel have elevated their diplomatic relations to the level of "full embassy and exchange of ambassadors" with a new agreement. This agreement also states that direct flights between the two countries will be resumed by the end of this year.
Details of the New Agreement
This agreement was signed at a trilateral meeting attended by Mike Waltz, the U.S. representative to the United Nations, Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan Foreign Minister, and Gideon Sa'ar, the Israeli Foreign Minister. This meeting was held in line with the trilateral statement from Morocco, the U.S., and Israel in 2020. In the joint statement, the parties emphasized their commitment to strengthening full diplomatic relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv.
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Emphasis on Moroccan Sovereignty
In this agreement, the U.S. and Israel reiterated their recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara and described Morocco's autonomy plan as the "only basis for a just and sustainable resolution" to this dispute. These positions could have profound impacts on regional and international relations.
Expansion of Cooperation and Economic Agreements
Morocco and Israel also intend to finalize agreements related to investment protection and the prevention of double taxation by the end of 2026. In this context, increased cooperation in the fields of technology, security, innovation, trade, energy, and food security has also been emphasized in the statement. Additionally, an increase in high-level meetings between the two parties has been included in this agreement.
This new agreement could help strengthen economic and political relations between Morocco and Israel and lead to the development of cooperation between the two countries in various fields. Furthermore, this action could be seen as a strong message to other countries and international organizations seeking new solutions to regional issues.
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