King Mohammed VI on Friday called for further mobilization and vigilance to keep consolidating the Kingdom’s position on the Moroccan Sahara issue, to publicise the just national cause, and to thwart the enemies’ manoeuvers.
“The next stage requires further mobilization and vigilance on the part of everyone. The goal is to keep consolidating our country’s position, to publicise our just cause, and to thwart our enemies’ manoeuvers,” the Sovereign said in a speech to the Parliament at the opening of the first session of the 4th legislative year of the 11th Legislature.
Within the framework of the positive momentum in the Moroccan Sahara issue, marked by the recognition of Morocco’s historical rights by influential countries, to name only the United States, France, and Spain, HM the King stressed that the fundamental elements underpinning the Moroccan position need to be explained “to the few countries whose stances on the issue still go against the logic of law and history.”
“We need to convince them through legal, political and historical evidence as well as spiritual arguments that confirm the legitimacy of the Sahara as a Moroccan territory,” said the Sovereign, who has stressed since His accession to the throne His firm resolve to “move from a management stage, to a stage in which we change the situation, both domestically and at the external level, all dimensions considered.”
This approach, HM the King pointed out, requires concerted efforts “on the part of all national institutions and bodies, as well as governmental, party and civic organisations. Greater coordination is also needed between them to increase efficiency and ensure the effectiveness of their action.”
Recalling the effective role of party and parliamentary diplomacy in securing wider recognition of the Sahara as a Moroccan territory, and in increasing support for the Autonomy Initiative as the only solution to this regional conflict, HM the King called for greater coordination between the two houses of Parliament in this regard.
In this regard, the Sovereign called on the legislative institution to create appropriate internal structures with qualified human resources, as well as to take into account the standards of competence and expertise in forming delegations, both for bilateral meetings and for participation in regional and international forums.
HM the King, who recalled that He had also called for a shift in the approach, from reacting to developments to taking the initiative and being decisive and proactive, highlighted the efforts made for years, with resolve and patience, using all available means, notwithstanding a challenging and complex international environment, to publicise “the just position of our country, as well as our historical and legitimate rights regarding our Sahara”.
“Today, the truth is out, by the Grace of the Almighty. In fact, truth always prevails over any other claims, as do just causes”, the Sovereign underlined.
HM the King also reaffirmed that “Morocco will never waver in its position. Our country will remain open to its Maghreb and regional environment, thereby contributing to the achievement of joint development, and to the security and stability of the peoples in the region.”