Morocco Wants Normal Ties With Algeria, Says King Mohammed
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Roshan Amiri
- . July 30, 2023
- . Update: July 31, 2023 3:06 pm
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has said that his country wants to normalize relations with Algeria. The two countries have been in a diplomatic dispute since 2021 when Algeria cut off diplomatic relations with Morocco.
In a speech on Saturday, King Mohammed said that Morocco is “open to dialogue” with Algeria. He said that the two countries have “a lot to gain” from normalizing relations.
King Mohammed’s speech comes after a number of recent developments that have raised hopes for a thaw in relations between Morocco and Algeria. In June, the two countries reopened their borders after a three-year closure. And in July, the Algerian president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, said that he was “open to dialogue” with Morocco.
However, there are still some obstacles to the normalization of relations between Morocco and Algeria. The two countries are still at odds over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Morocco claims Western Sahara as its own territory, while Algeria supports the Polisario Front, a Sahrawi independence movement.
Despite these obstacles, King Mohammed’s speech is a positive sign for the future of relations between Morocco and Algeria. It shows that both countries are willing to make an effort to normalize relations.
According to Oil Minister Saad al-Kaabi, it is asserted that the right to drill at the Al Durra field remains unaffected by the outcome of the border dispute.
According to al-Kaabi, the Al Durra field holds significant importance for Kuwait as a strategic asset. He emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating that waiting for the dispute to be resolved is not a viable option.
Al-Kaabi expressed his hope that Iran would respond to their decision in a constructive manner.
King Mohammed’s speech is a positive sign for the future of relations between Morocco and Algeria. It shows that both countries are willing to make an effort to normalize relations.
However, there are still some obstacles to the normalization of relations. The two countries are still at odds over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It is unclear how these differences will be resolved.
Only time will tell whether Morocco and Algeria will be able to normalize relations. However, King Mohammed’s speech is a positive step in the right direction.
Conclusion
The normalization of relations between Morocco and Algeria would be a significant development for the region. The two countries are important regional players, and their cooperation could help to promote stability and security in the Maghreb.
It is too early to say whether Morocco and Algeria will be able to normalize relations. However, King Mohammed’s speech is a positive sign, and it is possible that the two countries will be able to overcome their differences in the future.
