UN: Moroccan King’s firm support to Palestinian cause commended at Security Council

The steadfast efforts made by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in support of the Palestinian cause were hailed during the open quarterly debate held Wednesday at the UN Security Council.

Speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, the permanent representative of Egypt said the Group highly commends the continued efforts deployed by King Mohammed VI for the Palestinian cause, in his capacity as Chairman of the Al Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

The Arab Group also welcomes the “Al-Quds Appeal”, signed by the Moroccan King and Pope Francis during the visit he paid to the North African Kingdom in March 2019, the Egyptian diplomat said, noting that this historical “Appeal” insists on protecting the characteristics of Al Quds as a city of peace, brotherhood, tolerance and coexistence between the faithful of three monotheistic religions.

The “Al-Quds Appeal” calls for preserving the multi-faceted religious, the spiritual dimension and the particular identity of the holy city of Al Quds described as “the common patrimony of humanity”.

During the debate, the Non-Aligned Movement also hailed the sustained efforts made by King Mohammed VI for the Palestinians and the Palestinian cause. The Movement, which has 120 UN member states, also praised the “Al Quds Appeal” which recognizes the “uniqueness and sacredness of Al-Quds Acharif”, and calls for the city to be preserved as a meeting place and symbol of peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance.