Morocco’s diplomatic missions in Western Europe celebrated the 26th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors in a festive and united atmosphere, reflecting the strength of the Kingdom’s ties with this strategic region of the European continent.
Distinguished figures from political, diplomatic, economic, sports, and cultural circles, as well as academics, media professionals, and members of the Moroccan community, gathered to extend their congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty the King on this joyous occasion.
In Brussels, Morocco's ambassador to Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mohamed Ameur, and the Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the EU and NATO, Ahmed Réda Chami, hosted a reception attended by Belgian Federal Minister of Security and the Interior, Bernard Quintin, representing the Belgian government.
In his speech, Ameur highlighted the achievements of the Kingdom under the "visionary, deeply human, and future-oriented leadership" of His Majesty the King, noting that the past 26 years have shaped "a new Morocco," which "stands out in a geopolitically unstable environment."
For his part, Quintin emphasized that Throne Day celebrates "the continuity of a nation, the stability of a Monarchy deeply rooted in history, and the special relationship between a people and their King." On behalf of himself and the Belgian government, he extended wishes of good health and long life to the Sovereign and prosperity to the Moroccan people.
In The Hague, Netherlands, a reception hosted by Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Basri brought together prominent political personalities, senior Dutch officials, diplomatic corps members, representatives of international organizations and European agencies based in The Hague, as well as numerous figures from academia, culture, and business, along with members of the Moroccan community.
During the event, Basri stressed the importance of Throne Day as a perfect illustration of the Moroccan people’s unwavering attachment to the Glorious Alaouite Throne, which guarantees national unity, institutional stability, and sustainable progress.
In Vienna, Austria, the reception hosted by Moroccan Ambassador Azzeddine Farhane was attended by the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly, senior Austrian political and governmental figures, parliamentarians, the former Slovak Minister of Defense and Mayor of Čadca, and presidents of the Arab-Austrian and Morocco-Slovakia Chambers of Commerce.
Speaking on the occasion, Farhane highlighted the wide-ranging structural reforms launched in Morocco under the leadership of His Majesty the King, which have consolidated democratic achievements, built a resilient and competitive economy, and strengthened an open and united society.
These sustained efforts in institutional, economic, and social fields have positioned the Kingdom as a key regional player, a credible partner, and a model of sustainable development, said the diplomat, who also noted the growing Morocco-Austria relations.
Farhane further emphasized that Africa is a strategic priority in Morocco’s foreign policy, citing major initiatives such as the Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline and the Atlantic Initiative aimed at fostering regional integration and opening the Sahel-Saharan countries to international markets, in pursuit of a united, stable, and prosperous Africa.
In Ireland, prominent figures attended a reception hosted by Moroccan Ambassador Lahcen Mahraoui, who, in his speech, highlighted Morocco’s significant progress under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King in governance, human development, and regional integration.
On the international level, Mahraoui stressed that Morocco is recognized as "a trusted partner and a voice of moderation," thanks to a diplomacy "based on dialogue, cooperation, and unwavering faith in the values of peace, mutual respect, and shared prosperity."
Morocco continues to strengthen its role "as a gateway to Africa and a reliable partner for regional cooperation and integration," he added.
Welcoming the growing dynamics of Moroccan-Irish relations, Mahraoui noted that the two countries have great potential to expand cooperation in trade, investment, climate action, education, and cultural exchange.
In Geneva, the Throne Day celebration was held this year at the prestigious Atrium of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in the presence of high-level personalities from the diplomatic, UN, academic, civil society, and community sectors.
In his address, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Omar Zniber, highlighted the Kingdom’s main diplomatic priorities in Geneva's multilateral fora, including organizing the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in 2026, co-facilitating the 2nd World Summit for Social Development in 2025, and Morocco’s chairmanship of the UNCTAD participants’ committee.
Zniber also outlined Morocco’s major advancements in strategic sectors such as automotive and aerospace industries, port and rail infrastructure, renewable energy, green and digital economy, and electric battery manufacturing. He emphasized the significance of large-scale, continent-wide structural projects such as the Royal Initiative to grant Sahel countries access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline, as part of a comprehensive African vision for development.
In the Swiss capital, Bern, the festivities were attended by a host of Swiss federal and cantonal officials, accredited diplomats, and members of the Moroccan community.
In his speech, Moroccan Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Lahcen Azoulay, praised the Kingdom’s significant progress under His Majesty the King’s leadership in fields such as institutional reform, sustainable development, technological innovation, and energy transition.
He also highlighted Morocco’s economic and social resilience, driven by major structural projects, and emphasized the Kingdom’s international openness, particularly through strategic partnerships such as the one with Switzerland, based on shared values and a commitment to shared prosperity, peace, and dialogue.
MAP: 31 July 2025
