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Gabon Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in Sahara Dispute
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Gabon has renewed its backing for Morocco's territorial claims over Sahara and endorsed the Kingdom's autonomy plan as a solution to the long-standing regional dispute.
During a meeting of the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee, Gabon's representative made a strong statement of support: "I wish to reaffirm Gabon's backing of Morocco's claim to Sahara, as well as the Kingdom's territorial integrity and national sovereignty."
The Gabonese diplomat highlighted the growing international acceptance of Morocco's autonomy initiative, noting that over 100 countries have already expressed their support for this proposal, which aligns with the UN Charter. He described the plan as a "robust" initiative offering "reassuring" prospects, capable of not only breaking the current impasse but also achieving a credible and acceptable political resolution to this regional disagreement.
Commending the UN Secretary-General's efforts towards finding a realistic, pragmatic, and lasting compromise, as recommended by Security Council resolutions since 2007, the Gabonese representative also praised the socio-economic progress in Morocco's southern provinces. He pointed to the significant structural projects and investments initiated under the new development model launched in 2015.
The diplomat further emphasized that the presence of numerous consulates general in the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla, including that of Gabon, serves as a testament to the developmental dynamism of the Moroccan Sahara region.
The Gabonese representative lauded Morocco's "full and continuous" cooperation with MINURSO (United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Sahara) and its commitment to maintaining the ceasefire.
This diplomatic endorsement from Gabon adds another voice to the international discourse surrounding the Sahara issue, potentially influencing future negotiations and UN-led efforts to resolve the dispute.