Jakarta (ANTARA) - Moroccan Ambassador to Indonesia Ouadia Benabdellah has expressed hope that the bilateral relationship between Morocco and Indonesia will continue to improve.

"I am optimistic about the improvement in bilateral relations that we have achieved in the last few years," Ouadia said during an event in Jakarta on Monday to mark the 24th anniversary of the enthronement of the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI.

"It is hoped that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Morocco will continue to move forward to achieve a promising partnership, especially in the economic, industrial, and food security sectors," he added.

He said that there are still many opportunities that need to be explored further in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.

"Therefore, I urge both nations to continue working together and provide opportunities for Indonesian and Moroccan entrepreneurs to develop more promising partnerships," the ambassador said.

"We can work together. Yes, we can, and we must work together to benefit both countries," he said.

Regarding the celebration of the 24th anniversary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI, Ambassador Ouadia said that the Moroccan people really love their king.

"As the king, he is the symbol of the nation, the guarantor of its unity, and the designer of the renaissance of modern Morocco," he said.

He also expressed his appreciation to the Indonesian people for establishing friendly relations with Moroccans living in Indonesia.

"This unity is reflected by peace, brotherhood, solidarity, and the respect for the principle of unity and the sovereignty and common values that our two countries share and believe in for a more prosperous and peaceful world," he said.

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