Morocco is committed to finding a solution to the “artificial regional [Sahara] conflict that stems from the opposition of a neighboring state [Algeria] to its legitimate rights to the consummation of its territorial integrity,” announced Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.
Bourita explained that the Kingdom adheres to the UN track to find a solution to the conflict over the Moroccan Sahara, but Rabat “does not negotiate” over its rights in the Western Sahara, referring to a speech by King Mohammed VI on Green March Day.
The minister affirmed that his country is committed to supporting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy, Staffan De Mistura, to find a final solution to the dispute.
He praised UN Security Council resolution 2602, saying it reinforces the Kingdom’s stance over the Sahara issue, by supporting the Moroccan autonomy initiative to resolve the conflict.
Bourita also praised the dialogue sessions in Geneva, and its round table format with the participation of the “real” disputed parties.
The Security Council has stressed that the talks are essential for reaching a political solution, said Bourita.
He also referred to the Security Council’s emphasis on the participation of the real parties in the conflict over the Moroccan Sahara, in reference to Algeria, saying the global solution is realistic and applicable.
The minister noted that the Security Council referred to the violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Polisario militia, stressing that the international community will not allow any attack on stability in this region, in a clear message to the group.
