King Mohammed VI: We Will Not Allow Anyone to Insult Algeria and Claims of Moroccans Insulting Algerians Are Attempts to Ignite Tensions

King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged Moroccans to continue the values of good neighborliness with neighboring Algeria. In his Throne Speech this evening, the King stated that Algerians will find Morocco by their side in all circumstances. The royal speech emphasized that the allegations accusing Moroccans of insulting Algeria are intended to spark discord between the two brotherly peoples. He affirmed that Morocco will not allow anyone to offend "our Algerian brothers," adding that Morocco is keen to move beyond this situation. He stated, "We look forward to working with the Algerian presidency, so that Morocco and Algeria can join hands to establish normal relations between two brotherly peoples, united by historical and human bonds and a shared destiny."