Here follows a statement by the Royal Office:

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, addressed a Speech to His Faithful people on Wednesday evening on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Sovereign’s accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors. Here follows the full text of the Royal Speech:

Bulgaria considers that "genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could be a viable solution" to the Moroccan Sahara issue.

The Republic of Mali has reiterated its "position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region," while reaffirming its support for the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco as "the only credible and realistic solution for resolving this regional dispute."

The Republic of Benin has reiterated Tuesday its firm and steadfast position in support of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire territory, including the Sahara region.