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Jakarta (VOI News) - The Moroccan Alumni Association in Indonesia (HIMMAMI) held an international webinar in commemoration of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Morocco, Monday (15/06). Present as the keynote speaker was the Middle East Director of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Achmad Rizal Purnama. In his presentation, Achmad Rizal Purnama said Indonesia-Morocco relations in the future must be encouraged much faster. For this reason, he continued, there are a number of considerations, including the two countries having to win in the war against COVID-19. He said Indonesia and Morocco must collaborate to ensure the need for medical devices is met to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Indonesia and Morocco must become a force to mobilize international support regarding access to equitable medicines and COVID-19 vaccines at affordable prices. At present, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco are members of the International Coordination Group on COVID-19. The Foreign Minister's Forum can be used as a vehicle to fight for vaccines for all, especially for developing countries.

In addition to the war against COVID-19, the Middle East Director Achmad Rizal Purnama said Indonesia and Morocco must also collaborate in combating economic slowness, supporting Palestine and preventing Israeli annexation on Palestine, as well as strengthening multilaterism," said Achmad Rizal Purnama.

The International webinars to commemorate the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Morocco also featured speakers including the Indonesian Ambassador to Morocco Hasrul Azwar, the Moroccan Ambassador to Indonesia Ouadiâ Benabdellah, and Ustad Abdul Somad. (VOI / AHM)