President Biden hails US-Morocco strategic, enduring Partnership

US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his country’s satisfaction with the evolving cooperation and strengthening ties with Morocco.

Biden made his remarks in a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI on the 24th anniversary of his accession to the Throne.

In the message, President Biden conveyed his and the American people’s best wishes to King Mohammed VI as well as to the Moroccan people, stressing that cooperation between the two countries is a “strategic and lasting” partnership.

Expressing his satisfaction with the evolving US-Morocco partnership, Biden said that the countries have in recent years deepened their cooperation in a wide range of sectors, including the fight against terrorism and extremism.

“The enduring and strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States has promoted peace, security, and prosperity across the region and around the world,” said the U.S. president.

“We have accomplished much together, including combatting extremism and promoting religious freedom,” he added, stressing that “we are working in lockstep to counter terrorism and forge a safer future for our people. And together, we are tackling global challenges and advancing our shared priorities across Africa and the around the world.” Biden further voiced his wish to “strengthen the exceptional partnership” between the two nations and the “deep bonds of friendship between our people even further” in the year ahead.

The message echoed a similar statement that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued to congratulate the monarch on Throne Day.

In the statement, Blinken also conveyed the US government and citizens’ “best wishes and congratulations” to King Mohammed VI as well as to Moroccan people.

“Our deep and abiding relationship continues to be a pillar of peace and stability for our two countries and the region,” Blinken said, commending King Mohammed VI for his role in “furthering regional stability, security and prosperity.”