Belgium praised, on Wednesday in Rabat, the Royal Initiative aimed at enabling Atlantic access for Sahel countries, as well as the Process of the Atlantic African States.

“Belgium has commended the efforts made by Morocco through various initiatives launched under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote peace, stability, and socio-economic development in Africa, particularly the Royal Initiative to enable Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Process of the Atlantic African States,” stated a Joint Statement issued following the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA Nasser Bourita, and his Belgian counterpart, Bernard Quintin.

In this context, Belgium also praised Morocco’s role as a vital and reliable partner and as a key player in strengthening regional stability and cooperation, the Joint Statement added.