Mohamed VI defends that Morocco is in a “stronger position” and with more support in Western Sahara

2023-11-06 23:32:04

Mohamed VI has defended that his country enjoys a “greater support” in the recognition of the Moroccan sovereignty about him Occidental Sahara during his speech, this Monday night, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Green March. “Our diplomacy has frustrated the maneuvers of our adversaries, both overt and covert, thus mobilizing greater international support for our territorial integrity“said the Alawite monarch, before emphasizing that Morocco “is now in a stronger and more solid position.”

“While many countries have recognized the Moroccan identity of the Sahara, other influential states They have also stated that the autonomy initiative is the only possible way to resolve this artificial regional conflict.“added the king in his televised speech, which lasted only eight minutes. He has also advocated providing this territory, a former Spanish colony, with services and infrastructure “essential for its economic development“. Mohamed VI has put the gas pipeline between Morocco and Nigeria as an example of “territorial integration” with its southern neighbors. A project that will serve to develop the Atlantic fringe of the continent and also ensure energy supply for Europe, as he has defended.

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A Moroccan fleet

During his speech, the monarch highlighted that in addition to the planned investments we also have to “reflect on the creation of a strong and competitive national merchant marine fleet“. He stated that to achieve “better economic growth and urban expansion” of the cities of this territory, it is necessary to continue with the implementation of a maritime economy, which “consolidate development throughout the region and benefit local populations.

He has also defended the search for resources in the maritime area of ​​Western Sahara: “In addition to the extensive exploration of natural resources on the high seas, this integrated economy must be based on continued investment in maritime fishingthe desalination of seawater for agricultural purposes, the promotion of the blue economy and support for renewable energies,” said Mohamed VI. Another sector that the monarch has highlighted is turismo; As he has defended, the objective is to turn this territory into “an authentic spa tourism destination.”

Explosions in Smara

This last week there have been Esmara, in Western Sahara, several explosions. On the night of October 28, four projectiles hit this city, according to the Moroccan authorities, who did not specify the origin. Last Saturday, several explosions also occurred, according to media close to the Polisario Front. Although this pro-independence organization has not confirmed its responsibility, in the latest communications they have claimed to have attacked several areas near the wall that separates this territory and is controlled by the Moroccan Army.