"The Burkinabe side welcomed the constant efforts made by Morocco, under the wise and enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God help him, to promote peace and development in Africa," reads the joint communiqué issued at the end of the fourth session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Dakhla under the co-presidency of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and his Burkinabe counterpart, Olivia Ragnaghnewendé Rouamba.

The two ministers stressed the shared desire of the Kingdom of Morocco and Burkina Faso to contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability on the African continent in general and in the Sahel region in particular.

They also noted with satisfaction the convergence of their views on the various issues raised and reaffirmed their determination to participate in efforts to resolve conflicts in Africa.

Both parties reaffirmed the commitment of their leaders to work together to achieve lasting peace and economic development on the African continent, particularly in the context of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

For his part, Bourita expressed Morocco's full solidarity with Burkina Faso in its tireless efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism, stressing that Burkina Faso will always find in Morocco a partner constantly committed to promoting and supporting its initiatives for stability and development.

For her part, Rouamba thanked Morocco for its solidarity and support for Burkina Faso in the face of security and humanitarian challenges.

The two parties also praised the effective coordination of their actions and mutual support in continental and international fora and undertook to step up consultations with a view to bringing their positions closer together.

They expressed their mutual satisfaction with the unconditional support they have always given to each other in various continental and international forums.

To this end, the two parties agreed to continue to support, in a concerted and reciprocal manner, the candidacies of Morocco and Burkina Faso for these bodies.

In the joint communiqué issued at the end of the fourth meeting of the Joint Cooperation Commission held in Dakhla and co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and his Burkina Faso counterpart, Olivia Ragnaghnewendé Rouamba, the head of Burkina Faso's diplomacy also reiterated Burkina Faso's "firm and constant" support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco.

She stressed that the opening of a consulate general in Dakhla on October 23, 2020 is in line with Burkina Faso's historical position.

The Burkinabe Minister also praised the efforts of the United Nations as the exclusive and consensual framework for finding a realistic, practical and lasting solution to the Sahara dispute.

This session is an opportunity to examine new horizons for consolidating cooperation relations between Morocco and Burkina Faso, and to establish fruitful partnerships in a wide range of fields, in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Heads of State of the two countries, His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Ibrahim Traoré.

The fourth session of the Joint Commission, attended by representatives from several departments, culminated in the signing of 12 agreements covering several areas of bilateral cooperation.

In a tweet, Al Mechri expressed his warm thanks to "the Kingdom of Morocco, King, Government and People, for hosting the meetings of the 6+6 joint commission, tasked by the Libyan House of Representatives and High Council of State with drafting electoral laws for the legislative and presidential elections in Libya."

The Libyan official voiced the hope that the consensus between the Libyan parties would be further strengthened at the forthcoming meetings of the 6+6 joint commission, even though the latest compromise on the drafting of electoral laws is "final" and "binding" under the 13th amendment.

On Tuesday night, the 6+6 joint commission announced that, after two weeks of meetings in Morocco, its members had reached a compromise on the laws governing the presidential and parliamentary elections.

The Bouznika meeting is a continuation of the series of meetings hosted by the Kingdom, bringing together the various Libyan parties with a view to deepening dialogue on the ways and means of resolving the crisis in this country, following an approach that provides the ideal space for dialogue and constructive consultation.

The agreement, initialed by Bilal Jadallah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Press House, and Said Koubrit, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tangier Press House, aims to work together to develop and modernize working methods and strengthen the principle of media independence in light of the role of the media in society and its contribution to enlightening public opinion and defending the just causes of both countries.

The agreement, signed in a ceremony attended by cultural and media personalities, journalists and associations, also aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation to improve the skills of journalists, support international media dynamics and respect journalistic ethics.

In a statement to MAP, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Press House of Palestine, established in 2013 and based in the Gaza Strip, said that the signing of a partnership agreement between two leading media institutions not only testifies to the depth of the historical and human relations between the Moroccan and Palestinian peoples, but also reflects the pioneering experience of the media sector in both countries, which exerts great efforts to defend the just causes of both countries, stressing that Morocco's support for Palestine at all levels is a model of true solidarity in the Arab and Islamic space.

Jadallah affirmed that the signing of this agreement is a milestone in history, noting that it will contribute to strengthening cohesion, rapprochement and solidarity between journalists from both countries, who have a prominent presence in various media around the world, as well as promoting the exchange of experiences between them.

For his part, Koubrit stressed that the two media institutions are today setting a new milestone on the path of strengthening the rapprochement and fraternity between Moroccan and Palestinian journalists by institutionalizing this relationship in its professional dimension, noting that this convention contributes to consolidating media ethics and professionalism.

Koubrit noted that Palestinian and Moroccan journalists are committed to defending the just causes of both countries and fundamental Arab and Islamic issues, without taking sides and with complete objectivity. He stressed that this agreement is of vital importance as it links two press institutions that have accumulated a wealth of experience and best practices in supporting journalistic work and promoting the media, which Morocco considers a fundamental sector in the process of its development.

In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry stressed that Cairo encourages the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State to continue to play the role assigned to them in accordance with their prerogatives in the Skhirat Agreement, in order to bring together all the necessary conditions for the holding of simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya as soon as possible, in order to realize the aspirations of the Libyan people.

Egypt called on all parties involved in the Libyan crisis to support these efforts, in accordance with the principle of Libyan ownership of the solution and in light of the fact that their mandate comes from the legitimate Libyan institutions, in order to achieve the desired goal of restoring stability to Libya and realizing the aspirations of its people.

The Joint Commission announced Tuesday night that its members had reached a compromise on the laws governing the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of the year, after two weeks of meetings in Morocco.

The Bouznika meeting is a continuation of the series of meetings hosted by the Kingdom to bring together the various Libyan parties to deepen the dialogue on the ways and means of resolving the crisis in the country, following an approach that provides the right space for dialogue and constructive consultation.

At the close of the previous day, the MASI had closed 0.2% lower at 11,003.59 points.

In a statement, the Mauritanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad said it had "welcomed the news that the members of the joint commission mandated by the House of Representatives and the Libyan High Council of State (6+6) have reached an agreement, during negotiations held in Bouznika, Morocco, on the laws governing the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for the end of this year in Libya."

The same source added that "the Mauritanian government commends the great efforts made by the Kingdom of Morocco to reconcile the views of the various Libyan parties in order to reach this important agreement, which paves the way for the establishment of the necessary conditions for the completion of the Libyan electoral process in the best possible conditions and in a consensual and participatory manner."

According to the statement, the Mauritanian government reiterated "its full support and recognition for all Arab, African and international efforts aimed at finding a definitive solution to the crisis in this brotherly country, in a way that preserves its unity, national interests and independence, lays the foundations for peace and security throughout its territory and guarantees a decent life and comprehensive development for its people."

On Tuesday evening, the "6+6" Joint Commission announced that its members had reached a compromise on the laws governing the presidential and legislative elections after two weeks of meetings in Morocco.

The Bouznika meeting is a continuation of the series of meetings hosted by the Kingdom to bring together the various Libyan parties to deepen the dialogue on the ways and means of resolving the crisis in this country, following an approach that provides the ideal space for dialogue and constructive consultation.

This determination thus consolidates the Coalition's position adopted at the last Coalition Ministerial Meeting in Marrakech in May 2022, as well as at the plenary meeting of the Africa Focus Group held in Niamey on 1 and 2 March 2023.

The 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition, held in Marrakech on 11 May 2022, had underlined the concern of Coalition members about the proliferation of separatist movements in Africa, which lead to destabilization and increased vulnerability of African States and ultimately benefit Daesh and other terrorist and violent extremist organizations.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs hailed "the efforts of the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco to make the dialogue a success and reach important compromises in order to achieve a political settlement in Libya".

According to the statement, the United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by Libya's "6+6" joint commission, tasked by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, that its members had reached a compromise on the laws governing the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of the year, after two weeks of meetings in Bouznika.

The Ministry expressed, in the statement broadcast by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), its hope that the Libyan parties will officially sign the electoral laws as soon as possible, as an important step towards ending the crisis and strengthening security and stability in Libya.

The United Arab Emirates reiterated its consistent position calling for a resolution to the conflict in Libya, and its full support for everything that preserves Libya's security, stability and unity, "in accordance with the outcome of the roadmap, the Security Council resolutions and the ceasefire agreement, capable of ensuring the success of the elections and the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people to development, stability and prosperity".