JEDDAH, The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called on Wednesday Algeria and Morocco to engage in dialogue to resolve any possible differences in viewpoints between the two sides.

OIC said in a press statement that it had followed news of Algeria announcing that it has decided to break diplomatic relations with Morocco.

OIC calls for shared interests and good neighborly relations between the two fraternal countries to take precedence.

OIC underscored that both nations have a common history along with common interests, as they are two active members of the OIC, and influential countries when it comes to joint Islamic action.

On Tuesday, Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra announced that Algeria decided to cut diplomatic ties with Morocco.

Earlier today, Morocco expressed its regret with the Algerian decision to sever its relations with it.

It underlined that Morocco will remain a reliable and loyal partner for Algerians, as it will continue to work to develop ties.

Source: Kuwait News Agency