Cooperation of Serbia, Morocco to be placed on path of strategic partnership

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic met last night, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita.

A joint statement from the meeting in Marrakech states that the two ministers welcomed the positive dynamics of political relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Serbia, on the occasion of this year's 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

They also welcomed the mutual readiness to put cooperation between the two countries on the path of strategic partnership.

Morocco and Serbia highlighted their positive and constructive role in maintaining stability, security and peace in their regions, and underlined their commitment to these principles, as well as the peaceful resolution of conflicts and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.

Regarding the issue of Kosovo and Metohija, Morocco supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia within its internationally recognised borders, as well as the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina under the auspices of the EU.

The Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed to the diplomatic and political efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to achieve a realistic, pragmatic and lasting political solution to the Sahara issue, in full compliance with UN resolutions.

In this context, Serbia reiterates that it considers the Moroccan initiative for autonomy, under Moroccan sovereignty, a serious and credible solution to resolving this issue.