By Caribbean News Global 
WASHINGTON, USA – In a press statement issued last Friday, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the agreement reached between Israel and Morocco to normalize relations is another remarkable step toward peace, advised on the following;
“In the coming weeks, Israel and Morocco will assume full diplomatic relations. This agreement will also grant overflights and direct flights to and from Israel and will promote unfettered economic cooperation between Israeli and Moroccan companies. This significant step is the result of the hard, diplomatic work of many who have devoted their time and expertise to achieving an outcome that benefits both parties. I want to recognize the incredible efforts made by the professionals here at the Department of State who along with special advisor Jared Kushner have worked tirelessly to move the region beyond conflicts of the past”, secretary Pompeo said.
“In 1777, Morocco was the first country to grant diplomatic recognition to the United States of America. That same year, Morocco opened its ports to the ships of the new American republic, allowing us to engage in trade and commerce and supporting our fight for freedom. Our friendship has endured. Today, together with Israel and Morocco we are declaring to the world that we are focused on unlocking the potential of all our citizens to ensure the continued prosperity and security of our countries,” he continued.
President Trump has also recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. The United States continues to believe only political negotiations are capable of resolving the issues between Morocco and the POLISARIO. As we have long stated, we believe those negotiations should occur within the framework of Morocco’s autonomy plan.
“Morocco’s efforts to promote tolerance,” said secretary Pompeo “from its historical tradition of protecting its Jewish minority, the signing of the Marrakech Declaration, to the agreement with Israel sets an example to the region and throughout the world.”
There is a powerful verse in the Scripture that reads “a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” The United States, Israel, and Morocco have embraced peace and the world is better off for it.
Meanwhile, Robert O’Brien, assistant to the president and US National Security Advisor, arrived in Jerusalem on December 13, 2020, and held a series of meetings with Israeli officials to discuss regional issues, shared security concerns and the Abraham Accords.
Among others, NSA O’Brien met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and with his Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat, to whom O’Brien gave the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The medal – the highest honorary award given to non-US citizens – was signed by acting US Secretary of Defense Miller.
O’Brien is accompanied on the visit by Chris Liddell, assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for policy coordination; Robert Greenway, deputy assistant to the president and senior director for Middle Eastern and African Affairs and Maj.-Gen. Miguel Correa, special assistant to the president and senior director for the Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council.
