Kazakh Foreign Minister Praises King Mohammed VI’s Visionary Leadership

Friday 28 February 2025 - 17:30

By: Zahouani Ilham

Kazakh Foreign Minister Praises King Mohammed VI’s Visionary Leadership

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, expressed admiration on Friday in Rabat for the royal initiatives launched by King Mohammed VI aimed at promoting peace, stability, and socio-economic development in Africa. Nurtleu also highlighted the various reforms initiated in line with the King's guidance.

In a joint statement with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, Nurtleu commended the royal efforts to enhance peace, stability, and contribute to socio-economic growth on the African continent. He particularly praised the Atlantic initiative by King Mohammed VI, which ensures that Sahel countries have access to the Atlantic Ocean, and the African Atlantic initiative to foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

The minister also acknowledged the ambitious African-Atlantic gas pipeline project, noting its importance for the development of African nations and the well-being of their populations.

Further, Nurtleu expressed admiration for Morocco’s social and economic progress under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, which has positioned the country as a model of development and resilience in the region.

He also praised the reform of the Family Code, aimed at ensuring the stability of Moroccan families and safeguarding the rights of women and children, in accordance with the King’s directives.

The Kazakh foreign minister congratulated Morocco for co-organizing the 2030 World Cup, a major global event that enhances Morocco's and Africa's standing in the sporting world, in line with King Mohammed VI’s vision.

Moreover, Nurtleu highlighted King Mohammed VI’s pivotal role as President of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in supporting the Palestinian cause and his ongoing efforts to protect Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem. Kazakhstan also praised the tangible role of the Al-Quds Agency in implementing developmental projects and initiatives for the city's inhabitants, supporting their resilience.

Lastly, Nurtleu applauded the humanitarian aid initiatives ordered by King Mohammed VI for Palestinians in Gaza and Jerusalem.

Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution, with the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace.