Delegation of American Jews leaders visit Morocco

A delegation of leaders from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is visiting Morocco this Feb.15-17, the organization announced in a release.

The visit to Morocco, an historic first for the Conference given Morocco's important geopolitical role, can contribute significantly to US-Moroccan ties and to efforts towards a peaceful relationship between Israel and the Arab nations, says the organization which also stresses "the unique leadership position in the Muslim and Arab world" held by King Mohammed VI and "the significant changes to his country and to the region."

The visit "also offers an important framework for continued Jewish-Muslim dialogue and cooperation," says the Conference.

The 70 member-delegation's trip to the Kingdom includes discussions with the local Jewish community and on-site visits to communal institutions "to gain a better understanding of the history, culture and status of the community."

Led by James S. Stich, conference chairman and president chief executive officer of Loews corporation, the delegation comprises Malcolm Hoeplein, executive vice-chairman, Ronald S. Lauder, past chairman of the organization and Lester Pollack also former chairman of the conference and chairman of the Morocco-US council on trade and investment.

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is the central coordinating body representing 53 national Jewish organizations.