In a statement released on Monday from Washington, following a phone call with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Secretary Rubio the strong «U.S.-Morocco partnership in advancing regional and global peace and security». He commended the King's leadership in enhancing peace and security globally. According to a statement from the State Department spokeswoman, the dialogue between the two officials «discussed implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the release of the hostages, and Morocco's leadership in contributing humanitarian aid for Gaza». Secretary Rubio further expressed the United States' readiness to «cooperate intensively in advancing shared interests in the region and ending conflicts, including building on the Abraham Accords». The discussion also highlighted the necessity of «expanding trade, investment, and commercial cooperation that would benefit Americans and Moroccans», concludes the State Department's press release.
