King Mohammed congratulates emirs of Bahrain and Qatar over end of border dispute

Morcco's King Mohammed VI has sent messages to Emirs of Bahrain and Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Ben Aissa Al-Khalifa and sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani, congratulating them on the settlement of their border dispute, following the ruling of the International Court of Justice.

The king who expressed joy at the peaceful settlement of the border dispute between the two sisterly countries, voiced "brotherly and warm" congratulations to the two leaders and hailed their "wisdom and far-sightedness."

The king described the settlement as "a historic event" and said "it evidences the Arab nation leaders' ability to peacefully resolve inter-Arab conflicts, when brotherly efforts by the ones and the others are joined, in good faith, and when the logic of dialogue, equity, right and legality prevails."

King Mohammed VI expressed satisfaction that the dispute reached a way out in "a civilized manner that honors the Arab nation and constitutes a token for consolidating security and stability in the region."

"This outstanding event fulfils the deep aspirations of our young generations which ardently wish that their nation overcome all the causes of discord to devote resources and potentials to materialize the goals of emancipation, progress and dignity defense," the sovereign said, expressing confidence that the settlement of this dispute shall open radiant prospects to a mutually beneficial brotherly cooperation between the two states, lay bridges of economic integration and consolidate further Arab solidarity.

The ICJ, the principal judiciary organ of the United Nations, delivered on March 16 a judgment on a territorial dispute between Qatar and Bahrain.

The Court's judgment is final, without appeal and binding for the Parties.