Algerian Activist Walid Kabir to “Express TV”: King Mohammed VI’s Speech is a Smart Call to Overcome the Rift
Walid Kabir, the Algerian political activist and media figure, stated that the speech delivered by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day marked a pivotal political moment in Moroccan-Algerian relations. He affirmed that the messages contained in the royal address transcended narrow diplomatic calculations, rising to a level of historical and moral responsibility.
Kabir explained in an exclusive statement to Express TV that what distinguished the King’s speech was his direct and sincere communication with the Algerian people, and not solely with the regime. This is a strong indication that Morocco is betting on the shared memory and deep humanitarian ties between the two peoples, rather than on artificial tensions.
The speaker considered that the Moroccan King’s call to open a new chapter is not a momentary impulse but reflects a steadfast Moroccan stance, based on the belief that the shared Maghreb destiny cannot be built without reconciliation between Morocco and Algeria.
Kabir noted that the phrase in which the King expressed, “I have always sought to extend my hand to our brothers in Algeria,” encapsulates a comprehensive philosophy concerning relations between the two countries, based on the principle of good neighborliness rather than that of conflict or coercion.
The Algerian activist also highlighted the royal address’s commendation of the Arab Maghreb Union, emphasizing that commitment to this regional project reflects a strategic awareness of the risks facing the region, especially amidst significant geopolitical transformations and growing security and economic challenges.
Regarding the Sahara issue, Walid Kabir appreciated the balanced and rational tone that characterized the King’s speech, particularly in his call for a solution in which “there is no victor or vanquished,” considering that this formulation expresses a genuine desire to overcome the conflict in a manner that preserves everyone’s dignity.
In his statement, Kabir reiterated that this year’s Throne Day speech is not merely a temporary political stance but an open invitation to build a new Maghreb future, rooted in integration and cooperation, rather than in rupture and isolation, noting that rejecting this invitation would deprive the peoples of the region of a historic opportunity that cannot be compensated.
