Morocco Reiterates Support for Arab States and Condemns Iranian Aggressions During Arab Interior Ministers’ Meeting
The Arab Interior Ministers participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, which was held via video conferencing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with the attendance of various officials and representatives from Arab organizations.
In his speech during the session, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit stated that the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, closely monitors the alarming developments in the Middle East, particularly what he described as Iranian aggressions targeting Arab nations.
The Moroccan official reaffirmed his country’s unwavering position in supporting its Arab brothers, expressing Morocco’s firm rejection of any infringement on the sovereignty of these countries or threats to their security and stability. He strongly condemned these aggressions, emphasizing the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the affected nations and its steadfast commitment to defending Arab issues.
Laftit stressed that peaceful and diplomatic solutions remain the best option for addressing crises, avoiding further tension and escalation in the region, and preserving regional security and stability.
The session also addressed several security issues of mutual concern amid the growing challenges facing the Arab region, particularly those related to threats to stability in various countries.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the council approved a set of decisions aimed at strengthening joint Arab security cooperation and enhancing coordination among member states to confront current and future challenges.
The council also issued a statement condemning the Iranian aggressions against Arab nations, deeming them a gross violation of national sovereignty, a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a direct threat to international peace and security.
