HIBAPRESS – Netherlands
In a solemn celebratory atmosphere filled with sincere patriotism and pride of belonging, the headquarters of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Dutch city of Utrecht witnessed a special celebration on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the victorious Green March, in the presence of the Ambassador of His Majesty the King to The Hague, Mohamed Basri, along with a selection of diplomatic, cultural and religious figures, and a group of Moroccan competencies residing in various Dutch cities.
The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the saying of God Almighty:
**﴿Indeed, We have granted you a clear victory That Allah may forgive you your past and future sins and complete His favor upon you and guide you to a straight path And that Allah may help you with a mighty victory﴾** God Almighty has spoken the truth.
After that, there was a welcome speech delivered by Omar Al-Khayari, the Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Utrecht, who expressed his pride in participating in this great national event, considering it his first media appearance since his appointment at the head of the consulate, succeeding Ms. Al-Kardoudi, who marked her period of work with professional and humanitarian giving distinguished in the service of the Moroccan community.
The Consul General welcomed the esteemed audience of diplomatic figures, Moroccan competencies, community and media events, stressing in his speech that this national occasion represents a symbolic moment to strengthen the bridges of communication between the consulate and the components of the community, stressing his commitment to continue the approach based on openness, and collective action in a spirit of responsibility, in support of Moroccan competencies residing in the Netherlands and in implementation of the lofty royal directives aimed at serving Moroccan citizens abroad in the best possible way.
This was followed by a speech by Ambassador Mohamed Basri, who expressed his pride in the participation of members of the Moroccan community in this dear national occasion, stressing that commemorating the Green March not only embodies a commemoration of a glorious past, but is a renewal of the covenant on national unity and collective work for the Morocco of the future, and praised the high patriotic spirit that distinguishes members of the Moroccan community in the Netherlands, appreciating the efforts of the Consulate General in Utrecht in serving Moroccan citizens, under the supervision of the Consul General and all its frameworks, who stood out with their high professional level and their sincere national sense, until this consulate became a model in good management and positive communication with members of the community.
After the broadcast of the last royal speech addressed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him and support him, to the Moroccan people, the audience lived moving moments of pride and pride, as they followed its lofty contents, which stressed the symbolism of the recent events, considering them a new Eid called Eid al-Wahda (Unity Day) a few days before the anniversary of the Green March, which embodied the cohesion between the Throne and the people, and confirmed the continuation of the march of construction and development under the wise royal leadership.
The ceremony was interspersed with a moving documentary that reviewed the most important historical stations of the glorious Green March, from the speech of the late King Hassan II, may God have mercy on him, in 1975, to the major achievements achieved today in the southern regions of the Kingdom, thanks to the insightful vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and his balanced diplomatic approach that has strengthened Morocco's position in the world, thanks to the effective work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Minister Nasser Bourita, and the distinguished role of Ambassador Omar Hilale within the corridors of international organizations in defense of territorial integrity.
In a moving speech, Mohamed Talhaoui, President of the Dialogue Foundation, delivered a national speech in which he expressed the pride of the Moroccan community in this historic event, considering the recent decision of the Security Council in October 2025 as the culmination of a wise diplomatic path and a visionary royal vision that consolidated the correctness of the Moroccan position and its international position, and confirmed that Moroccans residing abroad will always remain mobilized behind His Majesty the King in defending just national causes, foremost of which is the issue of the Moroccan Sahara.
The poet Najat Taqni also excelled in reciting a moving national poem, which carried between its verses a sincere love for His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and pride in the achievements of the Kingdom in the development of the southern regions, and sang the love of the homeland that inhabits the conscience of every Moroccan inside and outside the country.
Imam Abdelilah Al-Omrani, Imam of the Dar Al-Huda Center in Amsterdam, delivered a moving spiritual speech in which he praised the position of the Kingdom of Morocco in the world, and the great respect that the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI enjoys with the international community, highlighting the pivotal role of Morocco in spreading the values of peace and cooperation, and the role of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in consolidating the wise and balanced diplomacy that has made Morocco a respected voice in the international arena.
Also, the prominent associative Hayat gave a moving speech about the Consulate General in Utrecht and its administrative staff for the great efforts they make in serving the members of the community, praising the field and humanitarian work that distinguishes its employees, and their constant openness to citizens and their dedication to representing the bright image of Morocco abroad.
At the end of the evening, Moroccan children presented a moving art panel, wearing the national team jerseys and raising the Moroccan flag high, chanting the national anthem, in a scene overwhelmed by feelings of pride and pride, which won the admiration and applause of the audience.
This celebration in Utrecht was a national moment filled with the authentic Moroccan spirit, through which the community's children expressed their deep love for their homeland, their permanent loyalty to King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, and their renewal of the covenant to defend the unity of the homeland and its position among nations, so that Morocco remains, as His Majesty wanted it, a country of stability and leadership, moving steadily towards a prosperous future that brings together all its children inside and outside the country.
