Speaking at a joint press briefing following their talks, MFA Bourita said that Morocco and Saudi Arabia maintain permanent coordination relations, noting that "the supreme interests of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are strategic interests for the Kingdom of Morocco".

These talks were an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations, he added, noting that the two kingdoms share the same views on several regional and international issues.

For his part, Prince Faisal bin Farhan highlighted the depth of relations between the two brotherly countries, which celebrate this year the 65th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, welcoming the support of Morocco to the candidacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the Universal Exhibition (Expo 2030).

The Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS was an opportunity to address various issues of common interest, said the Saudi Foreign Minister, highlighting the success of the first session of Moroccan-Saudi political consultations, held recently in Riyadh, and will continue next June in Rabat.

Regarding the fight against terrorism, Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed the central role played by the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in the field of counter-terrorism, as well as the importance of cooperation and coordination between different countries to end this threat.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reiterates its position supporting the full sovereignty of Morocco over all its territories, including the Moroccan Sahara", declared the Saudi FM, reiterating his country’s support to the autonomy plan presented by Morocco to resolve this artificial regional conflict.