01/11/2025
HM the King: Security Council Resolution Has Laid Out the Principles and Foundations for the Achievement of a Final Political Solution to the Sahara Issue within the Framework of Morocco's Legitimate Rights
Today, by the grace of the Almighty, we are in the cusp of a decisive phase at the international level. Indeed, the Security Council resolution has laid out the principles and foundations for the achievement of a final political solution to this conflict, within the framework of Morocco's legitimate right,” the Sovereign stressed in a Speech, delivered on Friday evening, to His faithful people.
In light of this UN resolution, Morocco will update and detail its Autonomy Initiative, then submit it to the United Nations, HM the King added, pointing out that as a realistic and viable solution, the Autonomy Initiative "must serve as the sole basis for negotiation."
Thus, the Sovereign took this opportunity to express His gratitude and His appreciation to all countries who, thanks to their constructive stances and tireless efforts in support of right and legitimacy, have contributed to bringing about this change.
“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,” HM the King said.
The Sovereign also thanked “our friends in Britain, Spain, and especially France, for their efforts to ensure the success of this peaceful process."
“My sincere thanks also go to all the Arab and African sister nations that have consistently expressed their unwavering and unconditional support for the Moroccan Sahara. I also thank all countries around the world which back the Autonomy Initiative,” the Sovereign added.
"After fifty years of sacrifices, and with the help and guidance of the Almighty, we are starting a new chapter in the process of consolidating the Moroccanness of the Sahara, and closing, once and for all, this fabricated conflict, within the framework of a consensual solution based on the Autonomy Initiative,” HM the King pointed out.
“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,” the Sovereign affirmed.
In this regard, HM the King said that He is pleased to share with His faithful people His 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 Sovereign stressed, pointing out that “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.”
His Majesty the King recalled that in a previous Speech, He declared that, “with respect to the question of our territorial integrity, we have moved from a management stage to a state in which we change the situation.”
In fact, the momentum “I have created in recent years has begun to bear fruit on all fronts,” the Sovereign reaffirmed.
HM the King also recalled that two-thirds of UN Member States now consider the Autonomy Initiative to be the only framework for resolving this conflict.
Furthermore, the Sovereign said that 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,” HM the King maintained.
