“This is a moment of unity, the coronation of a throne, a king, and a people,” Mr. Hilale stated. The ambassador welcomed the Security Council’s decision as a major step confirming Morocco’s historical legitimacy over its Saharan territory. He emphasized that this recognition is the culmination of 50 years of diplomatic efforts, patience, and hard work, while also recalling the centuries-old attachment of the Saharan people to the Alawite throne.

Popular emotion also marked this milestone. Immediately after the royal address, millions of Moroccans took to the streets to express their joy and pride, he recalled. Asked about the role of the United States, Omar Hilale praised the American president's initiative. History will remember that President Trump was the first leader of a major power to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara.

According to him, this recognition marked the end of the status quo at the Security Council, paving the way for a new dynamic of peace and regional reconciliation. The Moroccan diplomat also recalled the symbolism of this decision: “It is a repetition of history: Morocco was the first nation to recognize the independence of the United States more than two centuries ago, and today, it is the United States that recognizes the sovereignty of Morocco.”

Hilale added that this American decision has inspired several other European countries, including France, the United Kingdom and Germany, to support the Moroccan autonomy plan as the only viable solution to the regional dispute.

Looking to the future, Morocco's permanent representative to the UN expressed his hope that this diplomatic momentum would be accompanied by regional reconciliation: We hope that President Trump will be able to visit the Sahara, and we hope that next year we will celebrate reconciliation with our neighbors, because we must rebuild economic integration in our region.

He recalled that the Maghreb remains today the least integrated region in the world because of this conflict, while stressing that King Mohammed VI has always advocated an approach based on patience, an outstretched hand and the firm defense of territorial integrity.

The interview concluded on an optimistic note, with Hilale inviting the journalist to visit the southern provinces to witness the region’s economic boom.

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