Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have expressed their continued support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara and the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco to resolve the regional conflict. This stance was reiterated during the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York. The three countries emphasized the importance of reaching a realistic and lasting political solution, in line with UN Security Council resolutions.
The representative of Kuwait reaffirmed his country's support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative, welcoming the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara. He stressed the importance of continuing negotiations in good faith to facilitate a final political solution and promote security and stability in the region. Kuwait's stance reflects its commitment to supporting Morocco's territorial integrity.
Qatar also reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing its backing for the Moroccan autonomy initiative. Qatar's representative described the initiative as "a constructive and realistic basis for a lasting solution" to the Moroccan Sahara issue. Doha emphasized its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General to facilitate a lasting and acceptable political solution.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, describing it as a initiative aimed at ending the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara. Saudi Arabia's representative noted that the initiative was welcomed by the Security Council and aligns with international law and the UN Charter. Riyadh called on all parties to demonstrate wisdom and a spirit of consensus.
The positions expressed by the three Gulf countries reflect their renewed support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative and the path to a political solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue. Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of regional stability and respect for relevant UN resolutions. Their statements demonstrate a unified stance in support of Morocco's territorial integrity.
The UN Security Council has consistently called for a negotiated solution to the Moroccan Sahara conflict, with Resolution 2797 being a key reference point. The resolution emphasizes the importance of a political solution that is realistic, practical, and lasting. Morocco's autonomy initiative is seen as a key component of this effort.
The reaffirmation of support by Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for Morocco's autonomy initiative and territorial integrity underscores the strong ties between these countries and Morocco. It also highlights the international community's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara. The three countries' stance is in line with the positions of other countries that support a peaceful and negotiated solution to the conflict.
Key points
- The three Gulf countries - Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia - have reaffirmed their support for Morocco's autonomy initiative and territorial integrity at the UN.
- The initiative is seen as a constructive and realistic basis for a lasting solution to the Moroccan Sahara conflict.
- The countries emphasized the importance of regional stability and respect for relevant UN resolutions.
