Thus, Morocco chose diplomacy as its favorite path in spite of the numerous difficulties. In 1989, the Kingdom strengthened the AMU, which emerged from the Marrakesh Summit of the five countries, to promote joint development among member states. However, some sought to undermine this through baseless claims, by raising the Western Sahara issue once again and using a group of misguided individuals, thereby causing problems for both countries. Consequently, once the UN Security Council adopts the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara, it puts an end to many attempts to sabotage and destabilize Morocco, which focuses on development based on regional cooperation and support for everything that serves the Maghreb countries.
On this basis, the remarks made by King Mohammed VI of Morocco regarding his country’s plan and its acceptance by the Security Council should be considered. Two-thirds of the UN member states now consider the autonomy initiative the only framework for resolving this conflict. In his speech recently, King Mohammed VI emphasized this point, saying, “Today, thanks be to Allah, we are entering a decisive phase at the international level.” The Security Council resolution established the principles and foundations necessary for finding a final political solution to this conflict, within the framework of the legitimate rights of Morocco.
Given the commitment of Rabat to maintain the best possible relations with its neighbors, King Mohammed VI was very clear when he stated, “Despite the positive developments in the issue of our territorial integrity, Morocco remains committed to finding a solution that is neither victorious nor vanquished, one that preserves the dignity of all parties.” The primary objective is not to achieve any victory, but rather to achieve the desired benefit, which can be translated into an invitation to the Algerian leadership for “a sincere and fraternal dialogue between Rabat and Algiers to overcome differences and build new relations based on trust, brotherhood and good neighborliness.”
One noteworthy observation is the fact that the UN Security Council resolution coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Green March and the 70th anniversary of Morocco’s independence. This underscores that rights will not be lost as long as those entitled to them act with wisdom and a commitment to preserve fraternal and neighborly ties. The most crucial factor is equality among all Moroccan citizens, especially given the royal guarantees based on what King Mohammed VI stated in his speech, “All Moroccans are equal. There is no distinction between those returning from the Tindouf camps and their brothers and sisters within the homeland.”
