UK Supports Moroccan Autonomy Plan, Calls for Lasting Solution to Sahara Issue

From Rabat, British Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, called for seizing the current opportunity to reach a lasting and final solution to the long-standing dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.

In a joint press conference with Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, Lammy stated that this year presents a crucial window for settling the issue, highlighting the 2007 Moroccan autonomy plan as the most credible, realistic, and pragmatic basis for a sustainable resolution.

He urged all parties to engage urgently and positively in the UN-led political process, stressing the importance of reaching a solution that would ensure stability and a better future for the region’s people.

“We are fully committed to this goal and firmly believe that, with goodwill from all sides, a resolution can be achieved swiftly,” Lammy affirmed, adding that the UK will continue to support the process through bilateral, regional, and international efforts.

Following their talks, the two ministers signed a joint statement in which the UK, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, reiterated that it is time to move forward in this file to enhance regional stability and boost integration across North Africa.