Yemen reaffirms recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara

Speaker of Yemen’s House of Representatives Sultan Said al-Barkani has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory.

He voiced the supportive stand during the meetings he held separately Monday in Rabat with Moroccan peer Rachid Talbi Alami and Speaker of the House of Advisors Enaam Mayara.

Speaking to journalists, the Yemeni official stressed the importance of the respect of territorial integrity for the two countries. He thanked the Moroccan King, government, people and parliament for their continued support to Yemen which is facing major political, economic, military and security challenges.

During his meetings with Moroccan lawmakers, Mr. Al Barkani said Yemen looks forward to benefiting from the Moroccan parliament experiences, noting that Moroccan and Yemeni MPs have agreed to foster consultation and coordinate stands at international fora over matters of common concern.

Both Speakers of the Moroccan Parliament’s Upper & Lower Houses hailed the friendship ties uniting the two countries and thanked Yemen for backing the Kingdom’s territorial integrity.

They also called for joint Arab and international efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and denounced the provocations of Iran-backed Houthi militias, threatening regional peace and stability.

Talks between Sultan Said Al-Barkani and Talbi Alami highlighted by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding meant to consolidate relations between the two legislative institutions.

Under the MoU, the two parties undertake to develop the links between Morocco and Yemen at the political, economic, cultural and scientific levels and work to strengthen parliamentary cooperation through regular dialogue and consultation on issues of common interest.

The MoU reflects the “common desire to further consolidate and strengthen the relations of friendship between the Moroccan and Yemeni peoples and the shared determination to strengthen parliamentary cooperation,” the House of Representatives said in a statement.

Mr. Al Barkani conferred the same day in Rabat with Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita. Talks focused on bilateral relations, the Yemeni crisis and latest developments on the regional and international scene.