Morocco Always Played ‘Constructive’ Mediator Role To Resolve Conflicts, Head Of Meridian International Center

November 21, 2012

Washington

Morocco has always played a very constructive role as a mediator to solve conflicts in the Arab region as it is the case of the Syrian crisis, President of the Meridian International Center Stuart Holliday told MAP.

“Building on its distinguished tradition, Morocco provides what I always describe as valve, a way for some mediation, some reconciliation” to solve regional conflicts, as part of a responsible and creative approach, Holliday underlined.

This creative approach takes substance in a responsible and committed diplomacy under the moral and humanitarian leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, said the president of the Meridian International Center, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization located in Washington, D.C.

The visit of HM the King to the Syrian refugee camp “Zaatari” in Jordan, the first by a head of state, shows how “Morocco’s efforts in solving the Syrian crisis are really important”.

On the Morocco-US partnership, reinforced by the recent launch of the Strategic Dialogue, Holliday said that this relation is “built on a foundation of history of over 200 years. A longstanding relationship strengthened by the free trade agreement, the major non-aligned ally status and the Millennium challenge compact.”

He noted that “Morocco has a deep and broad relationship with the United States,” adding that “the Strategic dialogue is a unique framework that is offered to twenty or so countries with whom the US has a very strong relationship that extends beyond the bilateral.

The Meridian works with the U.S. State Department and embassies worldwide to create lasting international partnerships through leadership and cultural exchanges.

Through this partnership, Meridian has conducted exchange programs for more than 65,000 foreign professionals over the last 50 years and organized cultural exhibitions to 357 host venues in 44 U.S. states and 55 countries.