The UAE has welcomed Morocco's decision to resume diplomatic relations and official communications with Israel.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed hope that the move would reflect positively on promoting international and regional cooperation.
MoFAIC also expressed hope the agreement would support the common quest for stability, prosperity, and peace in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, described it as a "positive step".
We welcome the United States recognition of Rabat’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, as well as the resumption of contacts and diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel. A positive step towards our common quest for stability, prosperity, and peace in the region.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 10, 2020
MoFAIC also commended US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the entire region of Moroccan Sahara.
It also reaffirmed the UAE's historical and principled stance supporting the state of Morocco's sovereignty over its entire territories and underlined the importance of the US decision in contributing to consolidating security and stability in the region.
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