Throne Day: World Leaders, Embassies Extend Good Wishes to King Mohammed VI

Throne day festivities have been canceled due to the pandemic, but the King is set to address the nation this Saturday.

King Mohammed VI received congratulatory messages from heads of states and governments across the world this Friday, on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Throne Day.  

The leaders of various countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Israel , China, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and others, expressed sincere congratulations to the King and the Moroccan people, wishing them good health, happiness, and further progress and prosperity.

The Chinese president was another leader that extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes for the health and success of the King, prosperity for the Kingdom and happiness for the friendly Moroccan people. 

"Under the leadership of Your Majesty, the Government and people of Morocco have made every effort to fight against Covid-19 and promote socio-economic development, and have achieved remarkable results," Jinping wrote.   

The president said he is "very committed" to the development of China-Morocco relations, the the Chinese president expressed his determination to work together with His Majesty the King to deepen mutual political trust, expand pragmatic cooperation, and continue cooperation in the fight against Covid-19, enhancing the Sino-Moroccan strategic partnership to a higher level, to the benefit of both countries and peoples. 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed his "warm" congratulations to Canadians of Moroccan origin during Throne Day celebrations.

The 22nd anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors is a "wonderful opportunity for Canadians of Moroccan origin to celebrate their heritage and strengthen the ties that unite them," Trudeau said.

"Over the years, Canadians of Moroccan origin have prospered and contributed enormously to Canadian society, while cultivating important traditional ties with their country of origin that have shaped the rich cultural heritage of their community," the Canadian Prime Minister said.

"Throne Day is an important opportunity to reconnect with and celebrate their heritage," he added, noting that it also provides an opportunity for Canadians from all walks of life to better understand Moroccan culture.

The British Ambassador to Morocco also expressed his warm congratulation with the Moroccan King and the Moroccan people. 

À l’occasion joyeuse de la fête du Trône j’offre mes félicitations à Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI et au peuple marocain. My warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and to all Moroccans on the joyous occasion of #FeteduTrone ?? ?? https://t.co/aFpwQDdZp2

— Simon Martin (@UKSimonMartin) July 30, 2021

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz congratulates King Mohammed VI on the occasion as well. 

Benny Gantz sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI this Thursday, July 29.

"I wish the King every success in continuing the legacy of his ancestors. May the Kingdom of Morocco prosper," Benny Gantz wrote in a message posted on his Twitter account.

I would like to congratulate His Majesty King Mohamed VI on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the accession to the throne. I wish the King the best of success in continuing the legacy of his ancestors. May the Kingdom of Morocco prosper.

— בני גנץ - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) July 29, 2021

The American embassy in Morocco, also extended its best wishes to the monarch in a tweet. 

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— U.S. Embassy Morocco (@USEmbMorocco) July 30, 2021

Source: Morocco World News.