King Mohammed VI delivered, this Monday evening, a speech to the nation on the commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Green March. Just as the Mediterranean links Morocco to Europe, the Atlantic coast is our gateway to Africa and the Americas. For this reason, I seek to make sure that the major projects launched in our southern provinces are completed, and that the services and infrastructure relating to human and economic development are in place. Dear Citizens,A stable and credible country, Morocco is keenly aware of the stakes and challenges for African countries in general, and those bordering the Atlantic in particular. I therefore suggest that we launch an international initiative to enable the Sahel countries to have access to the Atlantic Ocean.