The Kings Speech ”Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due. True is the word of God. Wassalamou alaikoum warahmatoullahi wabaraakatouh. PS: Please scroll down for parts of the speech about Western Sahara!: Ladies and Gentlemen, The parliamentary and the local mandates are the cornerstones of the participatory political pattern chosen by Moroccans. It would be incomplete without these two components. As far as I am concerned, there is no difference between the two. What is most important is for everyone to discharge their national or local missions and the duties for which they have been elected. The significance of the two mandates lies not only in the good management of public affairs, no matter how highly it is valued, but also in the will to serve the lofty interests of the nation and advocate its just causes, first and foremost the territorial integrity of our country. Indeed, this year the Sahara issue has faced major challenges, which we have been able to address thanks to the strength of our stance and to the legitimacy of our cause. However, we should not content ourselves with the victory we have won in this battle, nor should we be over optimistic. I have, in fact, identified a few inadequacies in the way we deal with our first national cause, despite serious initiatives taken by some members of parliament, but which remain insufficient. This might encourage our opponents to step up speed in their manoeuvers against our country. In fact, the majority of actors are only mobilized when there is a looming threat to our territorial integrity, as if they are waiting for the green light before engaging in any action. Instead of waiting for our opponents to attack and then retaliate, we should corner them back into a defensive position. We should take the lead, anticipate and interact positively. The Sahara issue is not exclusively the King’s responsibility. It is everyone’s responsibility: government institutions, parliament, elected bodies, as well as political, economic and trade union actors, civil society organizations, the media and all citizens. The key factor in the defense of our Sahara is the unanimous agreement of all the components of the Moroccan society on the sacred values of the nation. The situation is a difficult one. Nothing has been definitely settled yet. The manoeuvers plotted by the opponents of our territorial integrity are not about to end. Our cause may have to face other crucial developments. Accordingly, I urge you once again to remain fully mobilized, be vigilant at all times and act efficiently, at both the national and the international levels, to face the enemies of the nation and foil their illegitimate schemes. Given the current situation, it is henceforth the parliament’s duty to lay down a comprehensive and effective plan of action, using all relevant means, to continue upholding the cause of our territorial integrity, while putting aside all majority versus opposition disputes. This cause should not be held at ransom for political designs or because of fluctuating circumstances. Similarly, it is the duty of members of parliament, as well as of local and regional elected officers, particularly in our Southern Provinces, in their capacity as representatives of the region’s populations, to deal with the enemies of the nation. As the Supreme representative of the State and the Symbol of the unity of the nation, I will spare no effort, at all levels, to preserve the territorial integrity, the sovereignty and the stability of the Kingdom, with the support of our loyal citizens and with the joint efforts of all components of society. I was brought up to love my country and, despite my young age at the time, I was witness, like all Moroccans, to the mobilization and patriotic spirit that marked the recovery of our Southern Provinces, thanks to the glorious Green March and to the genius of its initiator, my venerable father, His Majesty King Hassan II. May he rest in peace. It is this very spirit that should continue to inspire us in all we set out to achieve. I shall remain, as I have always been, among the front-line defenders of our territorial integrity, leading the March for development, progress and prosperity, in a unanimous nation, enjoying unity, security and stability...
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:00:58 +0000
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