Moroccan foreign minister: Morocco ready to play peace role

Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohamed Benaissa said his country is ready to play a role for activating the peace process in the Middle East. He said, "We are ready to help in the peace process if we are asked to."

He added that Moroccan - Israeli communications are underway to determine the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak to Morocco, expecting that he will visit Morocco after visiting Washington.