By mobilizing hundreds of thousands of Moroccans around a common cause, the Green March reinforced the feeling of belonging to a united nation, noted the speaker, adding that Moroccans, of all ethnic and regional origins, came together to defend their sovereignty, thus creating a strong collective bond.
The Green March aroused a deep sense of national pride, said Mr. Ben Yahya, noting that “the images of this peaceful march, where thousands of people crossed the desert, were engraved in the collective memory”.
“This symbolic act strengthened patriotism and nourished a national narrative that values the resistance and determination of the Moroccan people to claim their rights,” he added, stressing that the landmark event also served to strengthen cohesion social.
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“By coming together for a common cause, Moroccans have transcended regional, cultural and social differences,” noted Mr. Ben Yahya, adding that the Green March “fostered a spirit of solidarity and unity, essential to build a harmonious society in a country marked by diversity.”
The impact of the Green March is also evident in education and culture, said the speaker. Stories of this event are taught in schools and are an integral part of Moroccan popular culture, he said.
“Poems, songs and artwork have been created to celebrate this period, strengthening younger generations’ connection to their history and national identity. »
The Sahara issue has become a central issue in Moroccan politics, mobilizing citizens around a national cause, said Mr. Ben Yahya, noting that “by strengthening national identity, cultivating pride and patriotism, by promoting social cohesion and consolidating cultural heritage, this event remains a pillar of Moroccan collective consciousness.”
For his part, the Moroccan ambassador to Canada, Souriya Otmani, noted that the Green March remains, in the hearts of Moroccans, the symbol par excellence of the unity and mobilization of the Moroccan people around their Sahara, its territorial integrity and its values of peace and solidarity.
The Sahara issue unites the Moroccan people around the defense of their values and their legitimate rights, the diplomat underlined. “Today, this attachment is reflected in the numerous diplomatic advances and international support which strengthen the Kingdom’s position,” added Ms. Otmani.
Morocco leads a determined and calm diplomacy, as evidenced by the growing recognition, at the international level, of the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, said the ambassador.
Morocco’s commitment to its southern provinces is also reflected in ambitious development projects in this region of the Kingdom, which today is home to centers of innovation, modernity and growth, illustrating the Sovereign’s vision of making Sahara a model of integrated regional development and socio-economic transformation.
Thanks to these investments, the southern provinces of Morocco are not only a model of prosperity, but also a strategic bridge that connects Morocco to Africa, noted the diplomat.
For her part, the director of Dar Al Maghrib, Houda Zemmouri, affirmed that the celebration of the Green March is intended to be a tribute to a historic act carrying deep values, namely unity, solidarity and unwavering attachment to the homeland.
“This celebration is also an opportunity to highlight the cultural and artistic dynamics, particularly in our southern provinces, where ambitious initiatives, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, testify to the extraordinary potential of our dynamic and of the infinite potential of our country,” she added.
The president of the CNICMM, Selma Regragui, underlined, for her part, the strong links maintained by the Moroccan diaspora with the motherland, noting that the body she heads aims to highlight profiles of Moroccan origin who stand out and aim to actively participate in the development of Morocco and strengthen its influence abroad.
Also speaking at this meeting, Canadian Senator Amina Gerba welcomed the development dynamics underway in the southern provinces as well as the major projects launched in the region in several areas. Ms. Gerba also highlighted the Kingdom’s active contribution to the development of the African continent.
This meeting was marked by the presence of several Canadian deputies, diplomats and associative actors as well as members of the Moroccan community residing in Canada.
With MAP
