His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, sent a message to the President of the French Republic, HE Emmanuel Macron, following France’s announcement of its official support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
Here is the full text of His Majesty’s message:
“Mr. President of the Republic.
I received with great interest the important message you sent me on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Throne Day.
I thank you for your warm wishes and your personal commitment to strengthening the partnership between our two countries.
I also welcome, in particular, the clear and strong position adopted by France, in your letter, on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara.
I highly appreciate your country’s clear support for Morocco’s sovereignty over this part of its territory, and France’s firm support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a solution to this territorial dispute, thus enshrining the plan presented by Morocco since 2007 as the only basis for achieving this.
By recognizing Morocco’s legal grounds and historical rights, France contributes to strengthening the international dynamic already supported by many countries to put an end to a dispute inherited from another era.
Thanks to the very significant evolution of the French position, and your strong determination to act accordingly at the domestic and international levels, our two countries will be able to work together towards a solution that fully respects, within the framework of UN resolutions, Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
The Moroccan people and their living forces recognize the importance of this resolution, which was adopted by a permanent member of the Security Council, intimately familiar with North Africa’s past and present, and a close witness to the evolution of this regional conflict.
In this context, and thanks to the positive dynamism of our bilateral relations, promising prospects are opening up for our two countries in many strategic sectors, which will contribute to strengthening the exceptional partnership that has been built for decades on friendship and trust.
In this sense, and as we have indicated during our previous contacts, I would be happy to receive you in Morocco, within the framework of a state visit, the date of which will be determined through diplomatic channels.
Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Source: Fes News Media