On November 4, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco presided over a working session at the Royal Palace in Rabat to discuss the next steps after the end of the MINURSO mission's tasks. The meeting was attended by the Head of Government, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the King's Advisor, Fouad Ali El Himma, the Minister of Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, Mohammed Berrid.
The meeting focused on the priorities outlined in the Royal Cabinet's communiqué on October 30, which emphasized the strict respect for the Kingdom's territorial integrity, national security, and the well-being of its citizens, particularly in the southern provinces. The King reiterated Morocco's commitment to the ceasefire and its international engagements.
During the meeting, King Mohammed VI gave high instructions to ensure the firm and vigilant implementation of these priorities, within their respective areas of competence, to consolidate national consensus and guarantee the continuation of the development project in the southern provinces. The King also emphasized the need to closely monitor all developments related to the national cause at all levels.
The King recalled Morocco's firm attachment to the ceasefire, which will not change with the end of the MINURSO mission's mandate. The mission had failed to monitor the ceasefire and establish the consequences of its violations on several occasions. The King also noted that the context of the mission's creation and its initial functions had been overtaken by events and the positions of international actors.
To accompany the next stage after the end of the MINURSO mission's tasks, King Mohammed VI gave high instructions for the "Coordination Office with MINURSO," under the Ministry of Interior, to take charge of coordinating and accompanying the liquidation and withdrawal operation of the mission. This aims to facilitate the different measures related to this operation and ensure its smooth and orderly implementation.
The King also emphasized Morocco's respect for its international engagements and its diplomatic doctrine, which is based on maintaining peace and contributing to its establishment and realization by all means, while preserving the Kingdom's sovereignty. The King noted the positive changes in Morocco's national cause and the diplomatic momentum that has accompanied it.
The meeting reflects Morocco's commitment to addressing the situation in the Sahara region, following the non-renewal of the MINURSO mission's mandate by the UN Security Council on October 30. The King's instructions aim to ensure a smooth transition and maintain stability in the region.
Key points
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI has given high instructions to ensure the implementation of priorities in the Sahara region.
- The priorities include the strict respect for the Kingdom's territorial integrity and national security.
- Morocco reaffirms its commitment to the ceasefire and its international engagements.
