Morocco welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The ministry underlined, in a statement, that Morocco supports the forthcoming negotiations with Pakistan’s facilitation.
The Kingdom hopes that these negotiations will lead to lasting peace, strengthen stability in the region, and take into account the higher interests of the brotherly Arab countries of the Gulf, the statement added.
The statement also indicates that Morocco stresses the importance of ensuring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with international maritime law.
Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and allow safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The warring sides agreed to suspend attacks as the war entered its 40th day, with hopes now pinned on a peace deal through talks set to begin in Pakistan on Friday.
Gulf states and other countries in the region have also welcome the ceasefire, expressing hope the ceasefire will lead to a comprehensive sustainable pacification.
