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Morocco confirms the start of diplomatic relations with Israel

12/11/2020, 8:37:18 AM


Morocco has confirmed the "resumption" of diplomatic relations with Israel, announced by US President Donald Trump. (HANDLE)

(ANSA) - RABAT, DEC 10 - Morocco has confirmed the "resumption" of diplomatic relations with Israel, announced by the American president Donald Trump.

At the same time the Remaroccan, Mohammed VI, called Washington's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara "a historical stance".

The announcement of a resumption of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel was made by the president of the United States on Twitter.


   "I thank Trump for this historic peace and for the enormous efforts made for the benefit of Israel", said on TV Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu who, after also thanking Mohammad VI, added that soon there will be liaison offices with Morocco, then diplomatic delegations and volidiretti. "It will be - added Netanyahu - a very warm peace, a great light of peace". (HANDLE).