Israel-Morocco to normalise ties

Israel-Morocco to normalise ties

US President Donald Trump spoke to Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Thursday and reaffirmed his country's support to Morocco's "realistic autonomy proposal" for sovereignty over the Western Sahara region

Lalit K JhaUpdated: Friday, December 11, 2020, 10:37 PM IST
article-image
PIC: AFP

Morocco has agreed to resume diplomatic relations with Israel, becoming the fourth Arab nation this year to recognise the Jewish state under a deal brokered by the US, according to the White House.

US President Donald Trump spoke to Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Thursday and reaffirmed his country's support to Morocco's "realistic autonomy proposal" for sovereignty over the Western Sahara region.

King Mohammed VI agreed to resume diplomatic ties between his kingdom and Israel to expand economic and cultural cooperation, which would advance regional stability, the White House said on Thursday.

Trump reiterated that he, as president, recognised the Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory. The Polisario Front -- a Sahrawi rebel national liberation movement -- and the Kingdom of Morocco claim sovereignty over the Western Sahara territory.

RECENT STORIES

'If War Breaks Out...': Afghanistan Warns Pakistan After Istanbul Peace Talks Fail Again - VIDEO

'If War Breaks Out...': Afghanistan Warns Pakistan After Istanbul Peace Talks Fail Again - VIDEO

Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Afghanistan; NCS Reports Tremor At 180 Km Depth, No Damage...

Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Afghanistan; NCS Reports Tremor At 180 Km Depth, No Damage...

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu And 36 Israeli Officials Over Gaza War 'Genocide'...

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu And 36 Israeli Officials Over Gaza War 'Genocide'...

MEA Confirms 44 Indian Nationals Serving In Russian Army; Urges Immediate Release And Warns Citizens...

MEA Confirms 44 Indian Nationals Serving In Russian Army; Urges Immediate Release And Warns Citizens...

Indonesia: Over 50 Injured In Twin Blasts At Jakarta School Mosque; Student Accused Of Carrying Out...

Indonesia: Over 50 Injured In Twin Blasts At Jakarta School Mosque; Student Accused Of Carrying Out...