King Mohammed VI of Morocco bestowed "Alawite Wissam of Grand Officer order" on Ambassador Hazem Khatib, in appreciation of his efforts and role in promoting and developing bilateral relations during his tenure as Jordan's ambassador to Morocco. On this occasion, Moroccan embassy in Amman on Wednesday held a ceremony during which its charge d'affaires, Adel Ousi Hamo, handed the decoration to Khatib. Speaking at the ceremony, Khatib expressed pride in receiving the medal, pledging continued efforts and strengthen relations with Morocco and other brotherly and friendly countries. Khatib stressed "depth" of the two kingdoms' ties in various fields, which are supported by the special and distinguished relationship of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Majesty King Mohammed VI. He also affirmed Jordan's "firm and supportive" stances towards Morocco, lauding Morocco's development and reforms. For his part, Hamo praised Khatib's efforts in developing relations and building on previous achievements in various fields. The diplomat also referred to the development in bilateral relations in various fields within a "multidimensional strategic" partnership under the two countries' leadership. As a translation of the two countries' relations, he referred to Jordan's decision to open a general consulate in the city of El-Ayoun in the Moroccan desert.
Source: Jordan News Agency