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RABAT, July 31 (KUNA) -- Morocco's King Mohammad VI called late on Thursday to find solutions to situations in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Libya based on dialogue and the involvement of all parties in each country, and respect for the sovereignty and unity of each country.
In a speech marking the 16th anniversary of ascending to the throne, King Mohammad said Morocco has been engaged with Arab alliances in order to restore legitimacy in Yemen, which was called upon by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, and "in order to support our brothers and Arab strategic partners."
The Moroccan monarch pointed out that the difficult circumstances in the Arab region due to the growing numbers of extremist gangs and terrorism, stressing that the Palestinian issue remains "the core issue for peace" in the Middle East.
King Mohammad reiterated his personal support in his capacity as President of Al-Quds Committee and his country's support for the Palestinian people and its leadership to regain their legitimate rights and establish their independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital.
The Moroccan leader also highlighted new strategic directions for the Moroccan diplomacy in terms of dealing with various problems and issues of concern to the international community, and to achieve mutual benefit and consolidation of solidarity, establish effective cooperation, especially with African countries.
King Mohammad VI assumed power in July 30, 1999, succeeding his father the late King Hassan II.
His reign witnessed deep political reforms, including given up some of his powers to the country's prime minister, who is appointed in the wake of legislative elections that take place every five years. (end)
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