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MARRAKECH, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- The 20th session of Al-Quds Committee concluded
Saturday by reiterating commitment to supporting Palestinian struggle to
establish their independent state with Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem) as its
capital.
"I also want to say how much I appreciate the keenness shown by all
Committee members in the final communiqu{ to ensure the protection of Al-Quds
al-Sharif and achieve strong mobilization to uphold the just cause of our
Palestinian brothers," Chairman of the Committee, Moroccan King Mohammad VI
said at the closing session.
"I should like to take this opportunity to reiterate my determination to
support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right
to a fully sovereign, independent State, with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital.
"
He underlined that the achievement of this foremost goal requires unity of
ranks, effective action and the highest degree of solidarity and commitment.
"As Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee ... I promise to pursue my efforts to
support the steadfast struggle of the Palestinian people and to push forward
the peace process, whose key element is a fair settlement of the issue of Al
Quds Al-Sharif."
"The road to peace is as long as it is arduous. It requires tremendous
sacrifices on all sides," he added (end)
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