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UN Resolution 2797 highlights Morocco's autonomy plan as key solution for Sahara dispute
Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, emphasized that UN Security Council Resolution 2797 reinforces the central role of Morocco’s autonomy plan as the definitive solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara. Speaking in a podcast hosted by the Hudson Institute, Amrani described the resolution as a clear signal of international support, noting that over 120 countries recognize the autonomy proposal as the only viable path for advancing political negotiations.
The autonomy plan, initially presented by Morocco in 2007, aligns fully with international law and the UN Charter, providing a structured framework for negotiations facilitated by the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy. Amrani stressed that the resolution eliminates outdated diplomatic approaches and sets the stage for a practical resolution of the conflict.
He also highlighted Morocco’s broader regional strategy, including the Royal Atlantic Initiative, which aims to enhance integration and development across Africa. Key projects such as the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline, integrated industrial zones, and the Dakhla Atlantic port are seen as transformative efforts that position the Moroccan Sahara as a hub for growth and regional connectivity.
Finally, Amrani underlined the longstanding strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, describing it as a foundation for collaboration on security, stability, and development, while advancing shared objectives on both sides of the Atlantic.
