Morocco is celebrating a recent diplomatic achievement as the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2756, extending the MINURSO mandate in the Western Sahara through October 31, 2025. This decision signals growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its Autonomy Initiative, as prominent UN Security Council members and other influential countries stand behind Morocco’s approach to resolving the regional dispute.
This latest resolution cements key diplomatic advances Morocco has achieved in recent years. It not only upholds Morocco’s established gains but introduces new provisions that shape the future course of discussions within the UN. The document underscores the central role of round-table talks as the framework for a political solution to the Sahara issue, with Algeria named alongside Morocco as a key party to the dispute—a recognition aimed at clarifying responsibilities and commitments.
The Security Council also reiterated that any political resolution must be realistic, pragmatic, sustainable, and based on compromise, a clear nod to the foundational principles of Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative. The resolution builds on a favorable momentum, urging parties to “build upon” recent diplomatic progress, a reflection of the growing international alignment with Morocco’s vision.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on involved parties to avoid any actions that could derail the peace process, reinforcing Morocco’s stance that a ceasefire must be respected to ensure constructive dialogue. This element is vital, as Morocco has consistently maintained that peace and respect for ceasefires are foundational to any viable political process.
The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor, two abstentions, and the notable non-participation of a neighboring non-permanent Council member, reflecting a degree of isolation for that country’s opposition to the resolution. This abstention highlights the contradictions within its stance: while publicly advocating for international legal principles, the neighboring country refuses to align with UN resolutions that promote pragmatic solutions for peace.
As reiterated by King Mohammed VI in his recent speech to Parliament, this resolution underpins Morocco’s efforts within the UN to pursue a lasting solution rooted in Moroccan sovereignty. For Morocco, Resolution 2756 signifies not only a diplomatic victory but also a strengthened mandate to pursue peace and stability in the Sahara region within the framework of the Autonomy Initiative.
