This step will strengthen the ties of cooperation and exchange between the two countries, especially with the presence of a large Jewish community of Moroccan origin in Israel, the spokesman told MAP.

In that regard, he noted that tourism is among the sectors offering better cooperation prospects between the two countries, stressing that the Jewish community cannot wait to visit the Kingdom.

The resumption of relations between the two countries will also give a strong impetus to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East given the important role that Morocco plays in this regard, the official added.

According to Kaabia, the agreements signed, on the occasion of the visit to Rabat of a high-level US-Israeli delegation, will help strengthen investment opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture and irrigation.

The Jewish community living in Morocco has always formed a bridge for peace between peoples, he said. The more than one million Jews of Moroccan origin living in Israel still preserve Moroccan traditions and culture in their many facets, including art, cuisine and music, Kaabia went on.

The spokesman for Israeli diplomacy expressed his congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people for this agreement, highlighting the great respect and esteem enjoyed by the Sovereign in Israel.