(MENAFN- Morocco World News) King Mohammed VI called for more mobilization and vigilance to face mounting security challenges and increasing conspiracies hatched against Morocco.
'At a time of mounting security challenges and increasing conspiracies hatched against our country, I call for more mobilization and vigilance,' the King said in a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Throne Day. 'Maintaining order is a major responsibility, which is not limited in time or space, and a great mission incumbent upon all of us,' the King noted, stressing the need for coordination between security departments, at home and abroad, as well as with the Royal Armed Forces, with all their components, and with citizens, as 'all bear responsibility when it comes to national causes.' The security of Morocco is a national duty that leaves no room for exceptions. It should not be the subject of any trivial disputes, complacency or leniency, the King went on, noting that the Kingdom's security requires positive competition to safeguard the unity, security and stability of the nation. The King also expressed to the various security services His consideration for their tireless efforts and major sacrifices when discharging their national duty. 'I would also like to commend their effective response in anticipating and foiling all desperate terrorist attempts to target our citizens, security and public order,' the King said. 'I am aware of the difficult working conditions of the security forces, due to the limited resources available. They work day and night and are subject to tremendous pressure, as they are exposed to danger when they are on duty,' the King underlined, urging the government to provide the security authorities with the necessary human and material resources to enable them to carry out their duty properly. The King also stressed the need to continue the ongoing action aimed at raising the moral standards of the police force and eliminating any aspects that can affect its reputation or undermine the incommensurate efforts its members are making to serve citizens. For police action to be credible, the King went on, a firm response to criminals and advocates of extremism and terrorism is required, within the framework of the law and in respect of rights and liberties, under the control of judiciary. It is not shameful for a nation to be strong and secure thanks to its citizens, nor for Moroccans to be mobilized for the defense of their national causes, the Sovereign noted. At the international level, the King recalled that the coordination and cooperation of Morocco's security services with their counterparts from a number of sister and friendly nations has contributed to foiling numerous terrorist operations and preventing major human tragedies in these countries. The King paid tribute to the Royal Armed Forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the Auxiliary Forces, the National Security Forces, the Emergency Services and the local authorities for their devotion and constant mobilization to defend the nation's unity and sovereignty and preserve its security and stability. 'I would like to thank all members of civil society and true patriots, who are keen to serve their country, for their strong commitment at my side to build a unified, free and developed nation, as well as for their firm action against the vile conspiracies hatched against our country,' the King said. With MAP data-ad-client="ca-pub-9546318280945074" data-ad-slot="9241175969">
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