His Majesty the King emphasized that Morocco “does not see these developments as a victory, nor will it exploit them to fuel conflict and disputes,” while sincerely calling on “our brothers in the Tindouf camps to seize this historic opportunity in order to reunite with their families, and take advantage of the Autonomy Initiative. That Initiative makes it possible for them to contribute to managing their local affairs, develop their homeland, and build their future within a unified Morocco.”
“As King of the country and guarantor of the rights and freedoms of citizens, I hereby affirm that all Moroccans are equal, and that there is no difference between those returning from the Tindouf camps and their brothers and sisters within the homeland,” His Majesty the King said.
The Sovereign also called upon his brother, His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to engage in sincere fraternal dialogue between Morocco and Algeria “in order to overcome differences and build new relations based on trust, fraternal bonds, and good neighbourliness”.
“I also reiterate my pledge to continue working towards the revival of the Maghreb Union, based on mutual respect, cooperation and integration among the five member states of the Maghreb,” His Majesty the King continued.
The Sovereign also noted that the comprehensive development, security and stability enjoyed in the southern provinces are the results of the sacrifices made by all Moroccans.
“I cannot but express my pride and appreciation to all my loyal subjects, especially the inhabitants of our southern provinces, who have always shown unflinching commitment to the nation’s sacred, immutable values, and to the country’s national unity and territorial integrity,” said HM the King.
The Sovereign also commended the “official, party, and parliamentary diplomacy for the unstinting efforts made – alongside various national institutions – to bring the question of our territorial integrity to a final close”.
As the anniversary of the Glorious Green March is being celebrated, His Majesty the King stated “I wish to recall, with profound reverence and appreciation, the immense sacrifices made by the Royal Armed Forces, and all branches and members of our security apparatus and their families throughout the country, over the past fifty years, to defend the country’s unity, and preserve its security and stability.”
“I offer a prayer of remembrance for the pure soul of the architect of the Green March, my revered father, His Majesty the late King Hassan II – may he rest in peace – and for all the righteous martyrs of the nation,” the Sovereign said.
Editorial team/le7tv