During the opening of the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum, the President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, highlighted Morocco's leadership and its key role in Africa, while advocating for the sovereignty and resilience of African states in the face of global crises.
"I would like to express my deep respect to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and extend my heartfelt congratulations for Morocco's exceptional diplomatic influence and the richness of its multifaceted identity. His visionary leadership has solidified the Kingdom's position on the African stage, evoking pride among us all," declared Azali Assoumani during the official opening of the MEDays Forum, held in Tangier from November 27 to 30, under the theme "Sovereignties and Resilience: Towards a New Global Balance."Apply EnterRemove
A Call for Peace and JusticeApply EnterRemove
Highlighting the importance of the forum's theme, the president stressed the urgency of strengthening the sovereignty of African states against external and internal pressures. He called for international collaboration to address challenges related to food security, energy transition, technological education, and environmental crisis management. "The resilience of our states lies in their ability to adapt while preserving their sovereignty," he asserted, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, as well as internal tensions within Africa.
Amid global tragedies, the president emphasized the need for constructive and inclusive dialogue. According to him, "War is never won; it is always judged by history." He also reiterated his support for a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, grounded in the coexistence of two sovereign states.
For President Assoumani, Africa has the responsibility to create a future where state sovereignty is respected and global challenges are addressed collaboratively, constructively, and positively.
Support for Morocco's Sovereignty Over its SaharaApply EnterRemove
Reaffirming the Comoros' support for Morocco's territorial integrity, the president stated: "My country, steadfast in its support for Morocco's territorial integrity regarding the Sahara, welcomes the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over this region by several powers, including France recently. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the Moroccan government to build a solid and beneficial partnership for our two nations."
He also expressed hope that this approach would help resolve ongoing territorial disputes between the Comoros and France in a spirit of constructive dialogue, akin to the Morocco-France relationship, which is built on cooperation and shared interests.
A Call for Collective Action
For President Assoumani, the MEDays Forum has become an essential crossroads where state officials, political and economic decision-makers, global leaders, and experts can come together to envision a common future. "I hope that our exchanges and debates will lead to concrete solutions, enabling countries of the Global South to position themselves, reflect, and act to contribute to the emergence of a more stable, balanced, and resilient world," he noted before concluding: "In a world shaken by multifaceted crises, we must work towards robust multilateralism, where state sovereignty is always respected."
