King Mohammed VI addressed Moroccans on Friday in a special speech marking the UN Security Council’s latest vote on the Western Sahara dispute.
Throughout his address, the monarch celebrates the resolution’s endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a genuine political solution to end the territorial dispute.
In his speech delivered on Friday, King Mohammed VI revealed some positive developments, reaffirming his commitment to reaching a solution that will benefit both sides.
“Although the question of our territorial integrity is witnessing positive developments, Morocco remains committed to the necessity of reaching a solution that preserves the dignity of all parties, with no winner and no loser,” affirmed His Majesty King Mohammed VI in a speech addressed on Friday evening.
His Majesty the King extended an olive branch to his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune for a fraternal dialogue between Morocco and Algeria to iron out their past differences and lay the foundations for new relations based on trust and brotherhood.
He emphasised that Morocco “does not brandish these changes as a trophy, nor does it seek to fuel antagonisms or deepen divisions.” The Sovereign sincerely called upon “our brothers in the Tindouf camps to seize this historic opportunity to reunite with their kin and take advantage of the opportunity offered by the Autonomy Initiative—to contribute to the management of local affairs, to the development of their homeland, and to the building of their future within a united Morocco.”
“As King, guarantor of citizens’ rights and freedoms, I solemnly affirm that all Moroccans are equal, and there is no difference between those who return from the Tindouf camps and their brothers residing in the rest of the national territory,” His Majesty underlined.
“We reiterate our commitment to continue working for the revival of the Arab Maghreb Union, based on mutual respect, cooperation, and complementarity among its five member states,” His Majesty added.
The King also noted that the overall development of the southern provinces, as well as the security and stability that prevail there, have been made possible thanks to the sacrifices of all Moroccans.
“In this regard, we wish to express the pride and esteem we feel for all our faithful subjects, particularly the inhabitants of our southern provinces, who have always demonstrated their attachment to the sacred symbols of the Nation, its national unity, and its territorial integrity,” His Majesty declared.
In light of this UN resolution, Morocco will update and detail its Autonomy Initiative, then submit it to the United Nations to serve as the sole basis for negotiation, given that it is the only realistic, viable solution.
I wish, in this regard, to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to all the countries that have contributed to bringing about this change, thanks to their constructive stances and tireless efforts in support of right and legitimacy.
Furthermore, recognition of the Kingdom’s economic sovereignty over the southern provinces has increased significantly, following the decisions made by major economic powers, such as the United States, France, Britain, Russia, Spain, and the European Union, to encourage investment and trade with these provinces.
This means our southern provinces can now become a hub for development and stability, and a major economic centre in the region, including the Sahel and the Sahara.
I would like to mention, in particular, the United States of America, under the leadership of our friend His Excellency President Donald Trump, whose efforts have paved the way for a final settlement of this conflict.
I also wish to thank our friends in Britain, Spain, and especially France, for their efforts to ensure the success of this peaceful process.
The Sovereign also paid tribute to “the tireless efforts of official, partisan, and parliamentary diplomacy, as well as those of various national institutions, to definitively settle the question of our territorial integrity.”
It is, indeed, a source of pride that this historic change should coincide with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Green March, and the 70th anniversary of Morocco’s independence.
I am pleased, in this regard, to share with you today my feelings of satisfaction concerning the content of the resolution recently adopted by the Security Council.
This is a pivotal moment and a crucial turning point in the history of modern Morocco. There is a before October 31, 2025 era, and an after October 30.
The time has come for a unified Morocco to emerge – from Tangier to Lagouira – a Morocco whose rights and historical borders would not be infringed upon by anyone.
The anniversary of the Glorious Green March, His Majesty stated, “is an occasion to recall with reverence the great sacrifices made over the past fifty years by the Royal Armed Forces and all security forces, as well as by their families across the national territory, to defend the unity of the country and safeguard its security and stability.”
