Green March 49th Anniversary, a celebration of Morocco’s political, diplomatic achievements

Morocco is celebrating this Wednesday Nov.6 the 49th anniversary of the Green March that was launched by the late King Hassan II, a unique political epic which enabled the Kingdom to retrieve its southern provinces that were under Spanish dominion without shedding any drop of blood.

This historic achievement, accomplished through peaceful means and widespread public engagement, remains a lasting lesson for future generations and a clear message about Morocco’s determination to preserve its territorial integrity.

This anniversary provides an opportunity to remember the historical dimension of this historical event and its impact in strengthening Morocco’s regional and international stature. For Moroccans, the Green March was not a mere historical event but a celebration of the noble values and patriotism that unite the Moroccan people under the banner of their territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Besides, the Green March did not end with the recovery of the southern provinces, but heralded the beginning of a large-scale process of development that transformed Morocco into a rising power both regionally and internationally.

The process launched by the late King Hassan II was fervently carried on by King Mohammed VI, who tirelessly endeavored to ascertain Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces and to make this sovereignty growingly recognized at the international level, whether in Africa, in the Arab world, in Europe, or the Americas.

This growing support, including from world powers like the United States and France, reflects Morocco’s successes in diplomacy and its effectiveness in defending its legitimate rights through peaceful means.

The latest UN Security Council Resolution 2756 is but one instance of Morocco’s successive victories and its success in strengthening its sovereignty over its southern provinces, as is the latest declaration of French President Emmanuel Macron before the Moroccan parliament, in which he reiterated that the Sahara’s future lies within Morocco’s sovereignty and that the Autonomy Plan is the only framework for a permanent solution to the Sahara issue.

These steps strengthen Morocco’s international position and underscore the impact of these recognitions on its standing in the global arena, and its stature as an influential powerhouse in Africa.

Actually, thanks to its achievements, Morocco has become a continental leader and a key partner in decision-making on both the regional and international levels. This further underscores the importance of celebrating the Green March as a dual celebration of diplomatic and political victories achieved under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI.