Speaking in a prerecorded video at the inaugural ceremony of the Forum "Morocco-Israel: Connect to Innovate", launched Monday in Casablanca, the Israeli Head of State highlighted the ties of cooperation between the two peoples that date back centuries.

He also affirmed his recognition of the central role of Israelis of Moroccan origin in the development of the State of Israel and the contribution of the Moroccan Jewish community to the history of the Kingdom of Morocco.

"I imagined a 10-year-old child somewhere in the Muslim world observing how Morocco and Israel can think, build and create together; he will see peace as a reality and a real alternative for coexistence in the Middle East," Herzog said of the cooperation between the two countries.

He further expressed his "deepest respect" to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and thanking him for His commitment to the peaceful and friendly relations the two nations enjoy.

"The potential for cooperation between Morocco and Israel is immense. We are two countries sitting at the crossroads of continents and cultures on the shores of the Mediterranean. We both cherish tolerance and dialogue between peoples of different faiths and origins, and we both have a deep respect for our ancient traditions with a mutual commitment to science and technology," added the Israeli president.

Herzog also stressed that through win-win partnerships and cooperation, the two countries can create a new reality in food security, technology and health care, widen the circle of world peace, and build lasting stability and a prosperous future for our children and the entire North African region.

Initiated jointly by Start-Up Nation Central and Consensus Public Relations, this Forum is a unique event bringing together Moroccan and Israeli leaders from the private and public sectors around the theme of technological innovation in the fields of agribusiness, water, logistics, energy and sustainable development.

The inaugural ceremony was marked by the conclusion of 13 memoranda of understanding (MoU) relating to the development of innovative solutions, which were signed by the Moroccan and Israeli parties to strengthen business to business (B2B) activities between economic and commercial operators of both countries and those that unite government entities.

The event by the participation of the Advisor to HM the King, André Azoulay, the Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Ghita Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour and the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohamed Abdeljalil.