RABAT, NOV 2 /DNA/ – In a landmark national address marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced the beginning of a “new chapter” in consolidating the Moroccanness of the Sahara and bringing the decades-old Western Sahara dispute to a definitive close.
The King hailed the recent UN Security Council resolution, backed by the United States and major world powers, declaring Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative as the “most feasible and realistic” solution to the conflict.
“This is a pivotal moment and a crucial turning point in the history of modern Morocco. There is a before October 31, 2025, and an after October 30,” the Monarch declared, describing the UN vote as a “manifest victory” for Morocco’s sovereignty and unity.
King Mohammed VI said Morocco would soon update and resubmit its Autonomy Initiative to the United Nations as “the sole basis for negotiation,” emphasizing that the plan remains the only viable and lasting solution for peace in the region.
He expressed deep appreciation to the United States, under President Donald Trump, for its “constructive efforts” leading to this breakthrough, and extended gratitude to allies including France, Spain, Britain, and the European Union for supporting Morocco’s sovereignty and development efforts in the southern provinces.
The King also thanked Arab and African nations for their “unwavering and unconditional support,” reiterating that Morocco seeks a solution “with no winners or losers” and that it will not use these diplomatic gains to “fuel conflict or disputes.”
In a significant gesture, King Mohammed VI invited the Sahrawi population in the Tindouf camps to “seize this historic opportunity” to reunite with their families and contribute to building their future under Morocco’s autonomy framework.
He also called for renewed dialogue with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to “overcome differences and build new relations based on trust, fraternity, and good neighbourliness,” reaffirming his commitment to reviving the Arab Maghreb Union on the principles of cooperation and mutual respect.
Praising the resilience and loyalty of citizens in the southern provinces, the King lauded their role in promoting national unity and territorial integrity. He also paid tribute to Morocco’s armed forces and security personnel for their sacrifices in defending the nation’s sovereignty and stability.
Concluding his address, King Mohammed VI offered prayers for the late King Hassan II, the architect of the Green March, and for “all the righteous martyrs of the nation,” reaffirming Morocco’s determination to achieve a peaceful, unified, and prosperous future.
