By: Julius Konton
Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, *held high-level talks Tuesday in the Jordanian capital with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing Arab cooperation and addressing mounting regional security concerns.
The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the ministerial meetings in Amman, where Arab foreign ministers are deliberating on some of the region’s most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges.
According to diplomatic sources, the discussions centered on intensifying efforts to safeguard security and stability across the Middle East and North Africa, amid a backdrop of prolonged regional conflicts, political fragmentation, and economic uncertainty.
The ministers emphasized the urgent need for stronger Arab coordination to confront issues ranging from armed conflicts and terrorism to food insecurity and energy volatility.
The Arab world, home to over 460 million people and accounting for nearly 6% of global oil production, continues to grapple with multiple crises, including the ongoing humanitarian situations in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Syria. Analysts say stronger diplomatic alignment among member states is increasingly vital to preserving regional peace.
Bourita and Al Zayani also reviewed the longstanding bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Bahrain ties that date back decades and have steadily evolved into a model of Gulf-Maghreb cooperation. Morocco and Bahrain have maintained robust political and economic relations, with bilateral trade witnessing steady growth in recent years, while cooperation has expanded into sectors such as investment, security, tourism, and education.
The meeting highlighted the “historical and brotherly” bonds uniting both monarchies, underpinned by mutual support on strategic regional and international issues.
The talks were attended by Morocco’s Ambassador to Jordan, Morocco’s Ambassador in Cairo and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, as well as the Ministry’s Director of Maghreb, Arab and Islamic Affairs.
The diplomatic engagement comes as Bourita continues Morocco’s active participation in the 165th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, a significant gathering aimed at charting collective Arab positions on regional crises and strengthening institutional cooperation.
On Monday, Bourita participated in the consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers and the resumed ministerial session, reaffirming Morocco’s longstanding commitment to multilateral Arab diplomacy.
Founded in 1945, the Arab League remains one of the world’s oldest regional organizations, bringing together 22 member states to coordinate political, economic, cultural, and security policies.
Morocco has consistently played a key mediating role in Arab affairs, particularly in issues related to Jerusalem, regional reconciliation, and African-Arab partnerships.
Observers note that the Bourita-Al Zayani meeting reflects a broader diplomatic momentum within the Arab world to foster greater unity at a time when regional cooperation has become increasingly critical in navigating global shifts and internal challenges.
