October 8, 2023 – Rabat
In response to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip, the Kingdom of Morocco, currently presiding over the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, has initiated an urgent meeting of Arab foreign ministers for consultation and coordination. The objective is to address the escalating crisis in Gaza, characterized by military actions targeting civilians, and to explore strategies to halt this perilous escalation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates announced this initiative, carried out under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, The Kingdom of Morocco has taken a proactive role in leveraging its leadership within the League of Arab States to convene this high-level meeting.
The emergency meeting, scheduled for this week, will take place at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, Egypt. Intensive consultations are currently underway to prepare for this critical gathering of Arab foreign ministers.
The situation in the Gaza Strip has become increasingly dire, with a concerning escalation of violence targeting civilians and causing widespread suffering. Morocco, along with other Arab nations, is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the urgent need for international intervention to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the safety and well-being of the civilian population.
This meeting of Arab foreign ministers represents a significant diplomatic effort to address the Gaza crisis and explore avenues for de-escalation and conflict resolution. The Kingdom of Morocco, as the chair of the current session of the Council of the League of Arab States, seeks to provide a platform for Arab nations to collaborate and coordinate their responses to this pressing regional issue.
The international community is closely watching the developments in Gaza, and there is a growing consensus on the urgency of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The upcoming meeting in Cairo holds the potential to play a pivotal role in advancing diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the violence and suffering in the Gaza Strip.
As the situation continues to evolve, the Kingdom of Morocco remains committed to working in solidarity with its Arab counterparts and the international community to seek a just and lasting solution to the crisis in Gaza. The emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers signifies a collective determination to address the humanitarian and security challenges facing the region.
