In a communiqué issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, king Mohammed VI ordered to send food supplies to Qatar. «This decision comes in line with the teaching of the Islamic religion especially during the holy month of Ramadan which is dedicated to solidarity», the press release indicates. The same source also justifies the act by a verse from the Koran insisting that «The step has nothing to do with the political situation and the crisis that occurred between Qatar and other sister countries», adding that Morocco's opinion about the dispute was stated and explained through «a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Sunday the 11th of June». According to an article published by Al Jazeera, a Doha-based state-funded broadcaster owned by the Al Jazeera Media Network, Morocco which is considered to be «a close ally of the Gulf countries» has decided to remain neutral regarding the gulf countries' boycott. The same statement points out that the North African kingdom will try to be «constructive and neutral». «If the parties so wish, the Kingdom of Morocco is ready to offer its services to foster a frank and comprehensive dialogue on the basis of non-interference in internal affairs and the fight against religious extremism», said the statement as reported by Al Jazeera. For the record, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Yemen and Egypt broke off relations with Qatar on Monday 5th of June, accusing it of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the region.
