Special Correspondent
Rabat, Morocco:His Majesty King Mohammed VI delivered a landmark speech to the Moroccan people on Friday, marking what he described as a “new chapter in the consolidation of the Moroccanness of the Sahara” following the UN Security Council’s endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara.
In his address, delivered on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Green March and the 70th anniversary of Morocco’s independence, the King celebrated the UN resolution as “a pivotal moment in the history of modern Morocco.”
“There is a before October 31, 2025, and an after October 31,” the King declared. “The time has come for a unified Morocco to emerge — from Tangier to Lagouira.”
His Majesty highlighted the growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative, noting that two-thirds of UN member states now consider it the only viable framework for resolving the conflict. He also emphasized expanding economic recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty in the southern provinces by major global powers, including the United States, France, Britain, Russia, Spain, and the European Union.
King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to peace, stating that the country seeks “a solution where there are no winners or losers — one that preserves the dignity of all parties.”
He extended a “sincere appeal” to the Sahrawi population in the Tindouf camps to return and take part in Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative, assuring them of full equality and participation in the nation’s future.
The King also renewed his call for dialogue with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, proposing “a sincere, brotherly dialogue to overcome differences and build relations based on trust and good neighbourliness.”
His Majesty expressed gratitude to Morocco’s allies — notably the United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, as well as Britain, France, Spain, and the Arab and African nations — for their steadfast support.
In closing, the King paid tribute to Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces and security institutions for their sacrifices in defending the nation’s unity, and offered prayers for the late King Hassan II, the architect of the Green March, and all “righteous martyrs of the nation.”
“By the grace of the Almighty,” he said, “Morocco now stands at the threshold of a decisive phase in securing its territorial integrity and ensuring lasting peace and prosperity for its people.”
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