"Over the course of the past year, we have continued to work together to create a more peaceful and prosperous Africa," said US secretary of state Mike Pompeo in a statement on the occasion of Throne Day.
"On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I wish a joyful Throne Day to his Majesty King Mohammed VI and to all Moroccans," added Pompeo, saying that he extends his congratulations to His Majesty the King and the Moroccan people on this auspicious anniversary.
The U.S.-Morocco friendship is founded upon the shared values of coexistence and interfaith dialogue and an appreciation for the importance of stability and economic opportunity, he said.