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Comoros and Saint Vincent back Morocco’s autonomy plan at UN discussions
Comoros and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have reiterated their strong support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the most credible and practical solution to resolve the Sahara dispute. Their positions were expressed during discussions at the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Saint Vincent’s support for the autonomy plan
Lasana Andrews, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations, reaffirmed her country’s recognition of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the only viable path to resolving the regional conflict. She encouraged all parties to continue engaging in the UN-led political process, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, compromise, and adherence to international law.
Andrews also commended the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy for their efforts to revitalize the political process, stressing the need for a peaceful and enduring resolution to the dispute.
Comoros highlights the plan’s alignment with international standards
Comoros’ Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ismael Chanfi, underscored his nation’s unwavering support for Morocco’s 2007 Autonomy Initiative, describing it as realistic, consensual, and credible. Chanfi noted that the plan aligns with international law, the UN Charter, and relevant resolutions from the Security Council and General Assembly.
The ambassador praised Morocco’s efforts under the New Development Model for the Sahara, launched in 2015, which has improved living conditions, bolstered infrastructure, and expanded renewable energy, education, and local governance in the region. He also highlighted Morocco’s work on human rights through the regional commissions of the National Human Rights Council in Laayoune and Dakhla, recognizing the progress acknowledged by the UN Security Council.
Chanfi further emphasized the participation of elected representatives from the Sahara in UN regional seminars and roundtable talks, demonstrating their democratic legitimacy and active engagement in the political process. He concluded by noting that resolving the Sahara issue would enhance regional cooperation and stability across North Africa and the Sahel.
Growing global support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal
Morocco’s Autonomy Plan has garnered growing international endorsement as the most credible framework for resolving the Sahara conflict. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, and Bahrain have reaffirmed their backing of Morocco’s territorial integrity, while African nations such as Gabon, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Malawi have expressed their support by opening consulates in Laayoune and Dakhla.
At the United Nations, Morocco remains firmly committed to the political process led by the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura. Morocco continues to advocate for Algeria’s participation in the roundtable discussions, emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive and lasting solution. The Moroccan government maintains that the Autonomy Plan, introduced in 2007, is the sole foundation for a resolution, offering stability, development, and self-governance for the region’s local populations.
