Jamaica has announced its decision to support Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara region. The announcement was made by Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, on Wednesday in New York. This move comes after the adoption of Resolution 2797 by the UN Security Council, which expresses full support for the UN Secretary-General and his personal envoy to facilitate negotiations based on Morocco's autonomy plan.
The resolution, adopted by the UN Security Council, affirms that a genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could be a realistic solution for the Sahara issue. Jamaica's decision to back Morocco's plan is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over the region's future. The Jamaican government's stance is in line with the international community's efforts to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the Sahara conflict.
Morocco has been seeking international support for its autonomy plan, which it presents as a realistic and sustainable solution for the Sahara region. The plan proposes a degree of autonomy for the region under Moroccan sovereignty. The international community, including the UN, has been engaged in efforts to resolve the Sahara conflict, which has been ongoing for decades.
Jamaica's decision to support Morocco's autonomy plan is a significant boost for Morocco's efforts to gain international recognition for its sovereignty over the Sahara region. The move is also seen as a reflection of the strengthening ties between Jamaica and Morocco. The two countries have been working to enhance their bilateral relations in recent years.
The Sahara issue has been a longstanding concern for the international community, with the UN playing a key role in efforts to find a peaceful solution. The conflict has its roots in the colonial era, when Morocco was a French protectorate and the Sahara region was under Spanish control. Morocco has claimed sovereignty over the region since its independence in 1956.
The UN Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2797 is seen as a significant step towards finding a lasting solution to the Sahara conflict. The resolution emphasizes the importance of negotiations and encourages all parties to work towards a peaceful and lasting solution. Jamaica's support for Morocco's autonomy plan is seen as a positive development in this context.
The international community has welcomed Jamaica's decision to support Morocco's autonomy plan, seeing it as a positive step towards finding a lasting solution to the Sahara conflict. The move is also expected to strengthen ties between Jamaica and Morocco, and to promote greater cooperation between the two countries on regional and international issues.
Key points
- Jamaica announces its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara region
- The move comes after the adoption of Resolution 2797 by the UN Security Council
- Jamaica's decision is seen as a significant boost for Morocco's efforts to gain international recognition for its sovereignty over the Sahara region
