These positions have been expressed on several occasions, notably through the opening of a consulate general of Liberia in Dakhla in March 2020, noted Mr. Bourita during a joint press briefing with his Liberian counterpart, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, noting that Liberia was among the first countries to open a consulate in the southern provinces of the Kingdom.
In this sense, he indicated that relations uniting Morocco and Liberia have experienced considerable development in recent years, thanks to the enlightened vision and High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to instill a new dynamic and a strong boost these bilateral relations and raise them to a higher level, based on the strong bonds of friendship and brotherhood and fruitful cooperation reflecting the excellence of the historical relations linking the two countries.
The meeting between the two parties focused on several issues, including the holding of the joint commission between the two countries, scheduled for next July in Monrovia, he said, noting that preparations for the next meetings which will be held in Morocco are in progress.
Likewise, it was agreed, according to Mr. Bourita, to renew the cooperation roadmap by identifying the sectoral areas on which cooperation between the two countries will be based in the years to come, noting that Morocco will work for opening of a diplomatic center in the capital Monrovia, before the end of the year.
Both sides also discussed the role played by both countries regionally, including important initiatives for the African continent and the West African region, in which Liberia plays an important role.
In this wake, the minister stressed that Liberia enjoys an important place in the initiatives launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in particular those relating to Atlantic African countries and the Nigeria-Morocco-Europe gas pipeline, or even the international initiative of His Majesty the King to promote access of Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean.
Mr. Bourita further indicated that it was agreed to coordinate and consult on African issues, whether within the framework of the Mano River Union, the African Union or within the framework of the UN, he continued, adding that Morocco supports the candidacies presented by Liberia for important positions within the framework of the United Nations bodies.
Morocco is committed to working with Liberia as a partner and friend in accordance with the principles of respect, solidarity and the win-win approach, advocated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and the principle of South-South cooperation. and inter-African, considered by the Sovereign as being the foundation of the development of the African continent, concluded Mr. Bourita.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia is visiting the Kingdom. This is his first official visit to a foreign country since his appointment as head of Liberian diplomacy, following the presidential elections of November 2023, won by Joseph Boakai.