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[00:01:59] Welcome. I am joined in
[00:02:08] and a conviction that is strengthening
[00:02:23] sovereignty, reiterating peace in the
[00:02:38] the Sahara. In this under Moroccan sovereignty over
[00:03:32] dignity that preserve this
[00:03:33] the framework of Moroccan sovereignty over
[00:03:53] and its sovereignty over
[00:03:55] We also discussed a number
[00:04:13] I return to my guest in
[00:04:40] from talking about or
[00:05:35] Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you. The live news
[00:05:38] bulletin comes to you from. We start it as usual
[00:05:41] with the headlines. The United
[00:05:43] States
[00:05:47] of America confirms its commitment to the development of the Sahara region under
[00:05:50] Moroccan sovereignty, and the affirmation of the Deputy
[00:05:53] US Secretary of State Christopher Landau,
[00:05:56] also praising the long-standing friendship that unites
[00:05:59] the two countries.
[00:06:07] The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs expresses his country's support
[00:06:11] for territorial integrity.
[00:06:21] to African
[00:06:21] markets.
[00:06:25] As is customary, the southern provinces of the Kingdom record a strong and intensive
[00:06:29] participation rate in the legislative elections.
[00:06:33] This participation reflects the residents' keenness to exercise their right
[00:06:36] to participate in public life more
[00:06:40] broadly.
[00:06:43] The Moroccan national football team started its journey in the qualifiers
[00:06:46] for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 by defeating its Gabonese
[00:06:50] counterpart with two clean goals in the first round of
[00:06:54] the Group A competition.
[00:07:12] the studio by Professor Abdel
[00:07:14] Wahab El Kin, President of Africa Watch. Welcome, Professor. Thank you very much for the invitation. Welcome.
[00:07:18] The Deputy
[00:07:22] US Secretary of State
[00:07:25] Christopher Landau confirmed today in New York the commitment
[00:07:28] of the United States of America to developing the
[00:07:31] Sahara region under Moroccan
[00:07:35] the long-standing friendship that unites the Kingdom
[00:07:38] of Morocco and the United States of America, as well as the vision
[00:07:42] of both countries for the development of the Sahara region
[00:07:45] and enhanced cooperation
[00:07:50] regard, the high-ranking American official stressed
[00:07:53] that the United States looks forward to working
[00:07:57] with Morocco and other relevant actors to find a solution
[00:08:01] to this conflict once and for all. The statement by the American
[00:08:04] official came after discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
[00:08:08] and African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser
[00:08:12] Bourita, on the sidelines of the 11th session
[00:08:15] of the United Nations General Assembly.
[00:08:19] Below, we follow the statement of the Deputy US
[00:08:22] Secretary of State
[00:08:23] Christopher.
[00:08:32] We reiterated the long-standing friendship that unites the United
[00:08:35] States of America and the Kingdom of Morocco, and our
[00:08:39] shared vision for the development of the Sahara region
[00:08:42] and strengthening cooperation within this territory.
[00:08:46] We look forward to working with Morocco
[00:08:49] and various concerned parties to reach a final
[00:08:53] solution to this conflict that has lasted
[00:08:56] for more than 50 years. We agreed that maintaining
[00:08:59] the status quo is no longer a viable
[00:09:03] option.
[00:09:07] of other issues of mutual interest,
[00:09:10] but the most important thing is to reiterate.
[00:09:25] the studio, Professor Abdel Wahab El Kin. I reiterate my welcome to you in this
[00:09:29] bulletin. Of course, politically
[00:09:32] and diplomatically, what does the United States
[00:09:36] of America's affirmation of its commitment to developing the
[00:09:38] Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty mean?
[00:09:42] First, it is important to emphasize a fundamental issue in
[00:09:46] relation to the Moroccan Sahara file, which is
[00:09:49] the transition of Moroccan diplomacy
[00:09:53] referring to the search for the stability of international positions
[00:09:56] and renewing those positions to crystallizing and translating
[00:10:00] these positions on the ground. A clear example of
[00:10:04] this is the meeting between Mr. Nasser Bourita and Mr.
[00:10:07] Christopher Orlando, the Deputy US Secretary of State, who directly
[00:10:11] addressed the issue of Sahara development. This means
[00:10:16] talking about how to convince
[00:10:20] others of autonomy
[00:10:23] as a reference framework mentioned in Resolution
[00:10:27] 2797 to how to implement
[00:10:30] the right to development as a basis for resolving this conflict and as a basis
[00:10:35] conflict at the international, national and local levels. This meeting
[00:10:39] and the statement by the American official reflect a strong will
[00:10:43] among the rulers in the United States of America
[00:10:46] that the Moroccan developmental
[00:10:49] political approach, which
[00:10:54] foundations
[00:10:59] solution, is primarily based on the issue of development,
[00:11:03] on the issue of responding to the aspirations of the residents for a dignified life
[00:11:06] and stability, far from any influences that could
[00:11:12] advanced understanding of the issue will
[00:11:15] also lead us to the prospects of this
[00:11:18] cooperation, how the Sahrawi
[00:11:22] here in the Sahara can interact with these developments, and also
[00:11:26] assess to what extent
[00:11:31] path to the final closure of this file.
[00:11:35] Excellent, Professor Abdel Wahab. Of course, there is a transition from
[00:11:38] political support to strengthening economic
[00:11:43] How will this
[00:11:46] affect the region
[00:11:50] developmentally, economically, and in terms of investment?
[00:11:53] First, two days
[00:11:58] ago, the legislative elections will bring us a new government and also resulted in a popular awareness that political
[00:12:01] participation is essential, and it is a referendum on the Moroccan
[00:12:05] Sahara, which will be followed by many steps, including
[00:12:08] this new statement by
[00:12:12] the US Deputy Secretary of State. This
[00:12:15] statement is not a statement that will be followed by statements
[00:12:18] from other countries that will engage in this dynamic, given that the southern provinces
[00:12:22] are a gateway to the African
[00:12:25] hinterland and also to Latin America, and will be
[00:12:29] a crossroads for trade, economy, and investment,
[00:12:32] and perhaps a space
[00:12:35] for geopolitical settlements among various
[00:12:39] international actors. This will truly
[00:12:42] reflect these matters and these American statements
[00:12:46] on progress in
[00:12:49] implementing structural projects for the economy
[00:12:52] and supporting or
[00:12:55] incentivizing economic actors, political actors,
[00:12:58] and institutional actors to explore broader
[00:13:02] horizons for good development and
[00:13:05] on foundations that transcend the local level, the international level,
[00:13:09] considering that we are now implementing
[00:13:12] the right to development in accordance with international
[00:13:15] standards first, but also on larger standards.
[00:13:19] Why? To attract
[00:13:22] investments and make the region
[00:13:25] an attractive region for investment, development,
[00:13:29] and the export
[00:13:30] of expertise.
[00:13:34] This progress, but also
[00:13:36] to restore
[00:13:39] our Moroccan brothers in the Tindouf camps,
[00:13:43] so that they can enjoy with us and alongside us, sharing
[00:13:47] the components of the population the same right and the same
[00:13:51] living standards, and also the same stability, and the same
[00:13:54] doses of
[00:13:57] dignified life. Professor Abdel, please
[00:14:00] stay with us, and we will return to you in
[00:14:04] the context of this bulletin on another topic.
[00:14:07] The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Allan
[00:14:10] Wagner Tizón, expressed in New York
[00:14:14] his country's support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco
[00:14:18] the Sahara, as well as his support for the Moroccan initiative
[00:14:21] for autonomy for the Sahara as
[00:14:25] a political, just, lasting, and acceptable
[00:14:28] solution to all parties. This announcement came in a joint
[00:14:32] statement signed after discussions between
[00:14:35] the Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans
[00:14:39] Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, and his Peruvian counterpart,
[00:14:42] on the sidelines of the 11th
[00:14:45] session of the United Nations General Assembly, chaired
[00:14:49] by In a move that reflects
[00:14:53] its support for Moroccan sovereignty over its Sahara, Peru
[00:14:56] decided to open a consulate in Dakhla.
[00:14:59] The announcement was included in a joint statement signed
[00:15:03] between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and African
[00:15:06] Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita,
[00:15:10] and the Minister of Foreign
[00:15:11] Relations
[00:15:15] of Peru.
[00:15:24] Morocco. We look forward to a new
[00:15:27] era of bilateral relations between our two countries, and I have
[00:15:32] to visit Morocco at the appropriate time, and I am
[00:15:36] confident that many positive
[00:15:40] near future. New prospects
[00:15:42] for bilateral cooperation between
[00:15:46] this meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
[00:15:49] Ararat Mirzoyan, in addition to
[00:15:52] discussing issues of common interest. Always within
[00:15:56] the framework of active Moroccan diplomacy, the Minister of
[00:15:59] Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing
[00:16:02] Abroad met with the Minister of Iraq, Fuad
[00:16:06] Hussein. There is a firm determination to develop
[00:16:09] economic and commercial partnerships between
[00:16:12] the two countries. The growing rapprochement and cooperation characterize
[00:16:15] relations between Morocco and Barbados, and a vision
[00:16:19] to strengthen South-South cooperation and bilateral partnership in
[00:16:23] vital sectors, as expressed by
[00:16:28] country, Christopher Sinckler. Strong
[00:16:32] diplomatic cooperation and remarkable development in various
[00:16:35] fields, that is what characterizes the Kingdom's relations with
[00:16:38] the Dominican Republic.
[00:16:42] country, Victor
[00:16:46] meeting his country's desire to strengthen a strategic
[00:16:49] partnership in multiple
[00:16:52] areas. The series of discussions also included
[00:16:55] a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Tom
[00:16:58] Berendsen.
[00:17:01] Morocco are characterized by their historical depth, which extends
[00:17:04] for more than four centuries. Strategic ties
[00:17:08] are characterized by continuous
[00:17:12] development. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana,
[00:17:15] Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed
[00:17:18] during these bilateral discussions his country's
[00:17:21] desire to support cooperation that includes a number of sectors,
[00:17:25] especially since Ghana is considered one of Morocco's most prominent
[00:17:29] trading partners within the Economic Community
[00:17:31] of West African States. Discussions
[00:17:35] also took place with the Spanish diplomat,
[00:17:43] and his appreciative stance on the Kingdom's role in spreading the values
[00:17:46] of tolerance, coexistence, and shared living. Morocco is
[00:17:50] considered an inspiring regional and international model in interfaith
[00:17:54] and intercultural dialogue. The Minister of
[00:17:57] Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South
[00:18:00] Sudan, Cecilia Adut Manioc,
[00:18:04] also met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation to develop
[00:18:12] strategic partnership and solidarity
[00:18:14] cooperation.
[00:18:19] I am delighted to meet with the Moroccan Foreign Minister. We discussed
[00:18:23] bilateral relations between our two countries and the extent of support that
[00:18:27] Morocco provides to South Sudan in the field of capacity
[00:18:30] building, not only through dialogue,
[00:18:33] but also through training and qualifying
[00:18:36] our students. We look forward to continuing work and completing
[00:18:40] a number of projects that are still under
[00:18:44] implementation. As for the future of relations, we look forward to
[00:18:47] continuing to develop and strengthen
[00:18:50] cooperation between our two countries. It is
[00:18:53] a diplomacy of the United Nations that focuses on defending
[00:18:56] the first national cause and strengthening the Kingdom's
[00:19:01] international forum.
[00:19:05] The Moroccan initiative for
[00:19:07] autonomy, presented in 2007
[00:19:11] as a solution to the Sahara conflict, is witnessing increasing
[00:19:14] diplomatic momentum and historical expansion in
[00:19:18] the circle of international support, as it now enjoys widespread backing that consolidates
[00:19:21] Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces and buries
[00:19:25] separatist theses. Advanced positions of many
[00:19:28] countries around the world are the fruit of a continuous
[00:19:32] diplomatic process led by wise
[00:19:35] royal diplomacy based on principles
[00:19:38] and determinants that do not allow for interpretation or reading between
[00:19:41] the lines. A report by Ayad
[00:19:44] El-Serti. Unprecedented momentum is being
[00:19:47] witnessed by the issue of the territorial integrity of the Kingdom. The Moroccan
[00:19:50] initiative, which is witnessing an expansion in
[00:19:54] the circle of international support, and growing
[00:19:57] diplomatic momentum is reflected in the succession
[00:20:01] of recognitions and renewed support from major
[00:20:04] powers and regional blocs. International support
[00:20:07] is no longer limited to traditional partners,
[00:20:11] but has extended to countries from various continents,
[00:20:14] which has given the Moroccan proposal increasing political
[00:20:18] momentum. Furthermore, the expansion of the circle
[00:20:22] of countries supporting the Moroccan autonomy initiative reflects
[00:20:25] a gradual shift in the nature of international engagement
[00:20:29] with the issue towards an approach based on realism
[00:20:33] and the search for a practical and sustainable solution.
[00:20:36] The Republic of Peru expresses its support
[00:20:40] for the territorial integrity
[00:20:43] the Sahara, and also confirms its readiness to open
[00:20:47] a consulate in the city of Dakhla. And before that, Chile,
[00:20:50] Jamaica, and Mauritius, which recently reviewed
[00:20:54] its position on the Moroccan Sahara issue
[00:20:57] during a ministerial council it held, following
[00:21:00] the adoption of Security Council Resolution No. 2797.
[00:21:03] The Republic of Mauritius
[00:21:08] resolution is based on pragmatism,
[00:21:11] and acknowledges that autonomy under the sovereignty of the Kingdom
[00:21:15] of Morocco offers the most realistic
[00:21:17] and just solution to resolve this conflict.
[00:21:22] positions of many countries around the world, which are
[00:21:26] the fruit of a continuous diplomatic process led by wise
[00:21:30] royal diplomacy based on principles
[00:21:35] do not allow for interpretation or reading between
[00:21:38] the lines. These principles, as defined by the
[00:21:41] Security Council resolution, are first, no solution
[00:21:44] outside the framework of autonomy under Moroccan
[00:21:48] sovereignty. Second, no other
[00:21:51] approach or mechanism outside the negotiation
[00:21:55] track under the auspices of the United Nations
[00:21:58] and on the sole basis of the autonomy
[00:22:01] initiative presented by the Kingdom of
[00:22:04] Morocco. Third, no
[00:22:07] discussion or debate is possible regarding the responsibilities
[00:22:10] and duties of the four parties clearly defined
[00:22:14] by the Security Council resolution.
[00:22:18] of the status quo that the other parties prefer,
[00:22:21] as the train of a political solution has
[00:22:24] already departed. Fifth, no
[00:22:27] credibility for interlocutors who violate the ceasefire
[00:22:30] and refuse to respect Security
[00:22:34] Council resolutions. Sixth and finally, no tolerance
[00:22:38] for the continued detention of camp residents as hostages for
[00:22:41] half a century, in blatant violation of international
[00:22:45] law and international humanitarian
[00:22:48] law. A dynamic
[00:22:50] led by a monarchy that combines firmness in principle,
[00:22:54] openness in vision, and ambition in action,
[00:22:58] in many world capitals that
[00:23:02] the autonomy initiative is the most solid,
[00:23:05] applicable, and credible basis for a lasting
[00:23:10] region.
[00:23:13] I return to my guest in the studio, Professor Abdel Wahab. Of course.