Gulf states reaffirm support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara
The six GCC members backed Morocco's autonomy initiative as the basis for settling the regional dispute, according to a statement reported by Hespress English.
The six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council have reiterated their support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara and backed Rabat's autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the regional dispute. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain restated their positions during discussions at the United Nations General Assembly on the use of the Security Council veto.
The Gulf states reaffirmed Morocco's territorial integrity and said they backed efforts to reach a political settlement within the UN-led process, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. They described the autonomy proposal, under Moroccan sovereignty and territorial unity, as a realistic and lasting political solution.
The GCC also praised Morocco's commitment to the ceasefire and its efforts to preserve security and stability, and commended Rabat's stated preference for de-escalation and a political approach to developments in the dispute.
Why it mattersMorocco's position on the Sahara has been restated by six Gulf governments, a backing that Rabat can cite in the UN-led talks on the dispute.