King of Morocco Mohammed VI once again called on for good relations between his country and Algeria during a speech he delivered on Saturday to the Nation on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the King's accession to the throne of the Kingdome.
“I wish to insist, once again, that the borders separating the two brotherly Moroccan and Algerian peoples, will never stand in the way of the interaction and understanding between the two peoples,” the King said, adding that “we want these borders to serve as bridges for building a common future for Morocco and Algeria, and thus set the example for other peoples in the Maghreb.”
King Mohammed VI called on his people “to continue to adhere to the principles of brotherhood, solidarity, and good-neighborliness binding us with our Algerian brothers and sisters. I want to assure Algerians that Morocco and the Moroccans will always be on their side, no matter what and in all circumstances.”
“As for the allegations accusing Moroccans of insulting Algeria and Algerians, those who irresponsibly make them want to ignite the flame of strife between the two brotherly peoples,” The King pointed out, adding in this context” what is being said about the Moroccan-Algerian relations is both unreasonable and deeply distressing. We do not and shall not allow anyone to adversely affect our brothers and neighbors.”
“As Moroccans, we are keen to find a way out of the current situation and to promote closer ties, interaction and understanding between the two peoples,” the King said, adding that he looks forward “to cooperating with the Algerian presidency so that Morocco and Algeria may work hand in hand and enjoy normal relations between the two brotherly peoples, who are bound by historical and human ties as well as a common destiny.”
