Donald Trump Highway: A Tribute to Friendship and Vision
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce a remarkable honor - the highway connecting Tiznit to Dakhla in Morocco will bear his name. In a heartfelt video message, he expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, referring to this naming as a "Great Honor." Trump stated, "Thank you to the Highly Respected Mohammed VI, King of Morocco - What a Great Honor! I look forward to traveling along this Great Highway someday. I hope soon."
A Road Connecting Cultures and Futures
In his video titled "Donald J. Trump Highway: The Road to Peace and Prosperity," Trump elaborated on the significance of such roads. He articulated that while roads may connect two places, those that shape history connect something far greater. Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the historic courage of President Trump, the Moroccan Sahara has entered a new era defined by a quest for peace, dialogue, and prosperity.
Historically, Morocco was the first nation to recognize the United States of America in 1777, and nine years later, the Treaty of Peace and Friendship laid the foundation for what remains the longest uninterrupted diplomatic relationship in U.S. history. For over two and a half centuries, friendship, trust, and dialogue have bound Morocco and the United States together. Today, the Donald J. Trump Highway stands as the most concrete and enduring expression of this relationship.
This impressive highway, costing nearly one billion dollars, stretches 1,055 kilometers, making it one of Africa's longest roadways. The Donald J. Trump Highway establishes a new continuity across Morocco's southern provinces, linking the Atlantic regions of Morocco to its natural African extension. From Tiznit to Laâyoune, the highway spans 555 kilometers through some of the continent's most breathtaking landscapes.
The dual carriageway features 16 engineering structures and boasts the longest viaduct in Morocco, transforming natural obstacles into seamless connections. This segment links northern Morocco to Laâyoune, one of Africa's emerging Atlantic metropolises. Further south, the Donald J. Trump Highway pushes the horizon toward Dakhla, a captivating destination that will host a future Atlantic port, strategically positioned just days away from major maritime gateways of Europe, the Americas, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Through this infrastructural marvel, the highway not only enhances connectivity but also opens up territories long marked by isolation, unlocking the region's rich potential and paving the way for a new era of development. Spanning its length, the Donald J. Trump Highway becomes more than just a roadway; it serves as a vital link between cities, ports, markets, and communities, exemplifying that when two nations united by friendship and a shared vision choose to act for peace, nothing can hinder prosperity.
As part of the Royal Initiative aimed at providing Sahel states with access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Donald J. Trump Highway strengthens the connection between the Atlantic and Sahel states, solidifying the role of Morocco's Southern Provinces as a strategic gateway between Africa and the world. Ultimately, this highway embodies a shared past and a future shaped by a common vision looking ahead.
As reported by lopinion.ma.
