UK supports Morocco's Western Sahara plan

THE United Kingdom has formally endorsed Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the most credible path towards resolving the long-standing territorial dispute, marking a significant diplomatic development during the 5th session of the Morocco-UK Strategic Dialogue held in Rabat.

- SIFISO MAHLANGU, [e-mail]

In a statement delivered on Saturday, UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, declared that London views the Moroccan autonomy initiative as “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for a lasting settlement” to the Sahara conflict.

The announcement, made alongside Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, was enshrined ina joint communiqué signed by both ministers.

This endorsement signals a deepening of UK-Moroccan ties and aligns Britain more closely with a growing international consensus that sees Morocco’ plan as a realistic path forward.