Morocco: Algeria’s Decision to Cut Ties ‘Completely Unjustified’

Morocco expressed its regret over the ‘unilateral decision’ taken by Algeria, on Tuesday, to sever diplomatic relations, saying the decision was completely unjustified.

In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry underlined that Rabat regrets this completely unjustified but expected decision.

Morocco categorically rejects the fallacious, even absurd, pretexts underlying it, according to Maghreb Arabe Press (MAP).

"On its part, the Kingdom will remain a credible and loyal partner for the Algerian people and will continue to act, with wisdom and responsibility, for the development of healthy and fruitful inter-Maghreb relations," the statement affirmed.

Algeria's Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said that his country has severed diplomatic relations with the Kingdom due to "hostile actions", following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals.

"Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Morocco from today," Lamamra announced during a press conference.

Moreover, he added: "History has shown... Morocco has never stopped carrying out hostile actions against Algeria."

Late last month, the Kingdom's King Mohamed VI deplored the tensions between the two countries, and invited Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune "to make wisdom prevail" and "to work in unison for the development of relations" between the two countries.