Action of Bayt Mal Al-Quds to improve living conditions in Holy City highlighted at Agency’s 25th anniversary celebration

The sustained action carried out on the ground by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Holy City was highlighted at an event held in Skhirate to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the agency.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expats Nasser Bourita highlighted, on Friday in Skhirat, the sustained action on the ground carried out by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, with the aim of improving the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Holy City.

Addressing the event, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita underscored the agency’s efforts to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Holy City, pointing out that, in implementation of the King’s high directives, this institution is constantly engaged in fulfilling its noble mission to act on the ground to preserve the cultural identity of the Holy City, improve the living conditions of its inhabitants and support their resistance and presence in Al-Quds.

The Foreign Minister, chairman of the Agency’s guardianship committee, noted that such guidance has enabled the agency to gain good reputation and great respect among brotherly countries in the Arab and Islamic world in general, and among Palestinians and the inhabitants of Al-Quds in particular.

He stressed that the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Agency is part of King Mohammed VI’s constant concern to preserve the Arab and Islamic identity of the Holy City and his firm commitment to help its inhabitants to resist through daily and continuous social and humanitarian field work.

He added that the Kingdom has remained faithful to its commitment to the just Palestinian cause and to the protection of Al-Quds in particular, deploying relentless efforts to strengthen and develop the Agency’s action. He recalled how Morocco has contributed to the budget of the agency through state donations (30%) and donations from institutions and individuals (nearly 70%).

The Agency, set up in 1998, has spent some $65 million over 25 years, implementing more than 200 projects benefiting all social groups in the city. The projects cover buildings reconstruction and restoration, property acquisition, health and education, agriculture and support for the local economy.

The media, culture, publishing, youth, sports and children’s sectors have also benefited from the agency’s support, in addition to support, training and social assistance for orphans, widows and the disabled.

Bourita affirmed further that Morocco’s position, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, remains firm and rejects any prejudice to the legal and historical status quo of the city of Al-Quds and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing the need to refrain from anything that could fuel tensions in the Middle East region.

Morocco, being convinced that peace in the Middle East remains a strategic option, will continue its efforts by investing its capabilities and taking advantage of its distinguished relations with all parties and international powers to contribute to any international effort to revive peace and negotiations, the only way to end the conflict, Bourita insisted.