On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met on Monday with Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Moroccan Sahara. The meeting, which was initiated by de Mistura, comes ahead of upcoming discussions at the UN Security Council.
Also present was Morocco’s ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, underscoring the importance Rabat places on the issue. During the talks, the Moroccan delegation firmly reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering diplomatic stance, rooted in the vision laid out by King Mohammed VI. At the heart of Morocco’s position is its autonomy plan for the Sahara, which it considers the only realistic and credible framework for achieving a political solution to the regional dispute. The proposal, according to the delegation, respects Morocco’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity—two principles the country regards as non-negotiable.
Morocco also expressed its continued support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his envoy, affirming its commitment to finding a lasting, negotiated solution to the long-standing conflict.
The discussion also touched on recent developments in international diplomacy, which have increasingly tilted in Morocco’s favor. A growing number of countries have voiced their support for the Moroccan identity of the Sahara and for the autonomy plan proposed by Rabat. This momentum, officials noted, reflects the broader diplomatic strategy championed by King Mohammed VI, aimed at securing durable international backing for Morocco’s vision of resolving the Sahara issue.
