King Mohammed VI, a very strong voice against Holocaust denial, US Ambassador says

King Mohammed VI has spoken out strongly against Holocaust denial and in favor of the ideals of tolerance in Morocco and in the world, US Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar said Sunday in Casablanca.

“HM has spoken out strongly against Holocaust denial, and has supported and encouraged tolerance and coexistence in Morocco, in the region and around the world,” Talwar said.

The US diplomat who was participating in a conference held Sunday in Casablanca to commemorate the International Holocaust Memorial Day, joined the other attendees to commend the Moroccan King, Commander of the faithful, for his major role of in promoting the values of peace, tolerance and inter-religious dialogue and his efforts to preserve the cultural and religious heritage of the Moroccan Jewish community.

King Mohammed VI continues to perpetuate “the strong legacy” of the late King Mohammed V and the late King Hassan II “by supporting tolerance, coexistence and religious harmony,” said the American ambassador at the end of the event organized under the theme: “Mohammed V: Savior of Moroccan Jews during the Holocaust”.

“This is a very solemn occasion,” added Talwar, who regretted that “one of the greatest tragedies of this era (the Holocaust) is the fact that many people, millions of people, remained silent, and let this murder happen”.

He emphasized, in this regard, that “Morocco was not indifferent to that time, thanks to H.M. Sultan Mohammed V, who played a key role in protecting the Jewish community in Morocco.” “The legacy of H.M. Sultan Mohammed V is very strong today,” the US diplomat said.

“This is something we are very happy to see… and the United States is very proud to stand with the Kingdom of Morocco on this issue,” he said.