Keywords: Sahara


Sahara emerges as a model of stability and development 50 years after the Green March

Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, addressed the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, highlighting the progress of the Sahara region as Morocco prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Green March. He emphasized......

Morocco and Russia strengthen partnership amid evolving diplomatic landscape

Morocco and Russia reaffirmed their long-standing partnership during a high-level meeting in Moscow, as Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held extensive talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The discussions reflected a renewed sense of understanding and strategic alignment between......

Morocco commemorates 50 years since King Hassan II’s Green March declaration

Morocco today marks the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in its history, the announcement by the late King Hassan II of the Green March, a peaceful initiative to reclaim Sahara. The declaration coincided with the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which acknowledged legal ties......

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......

Saudi Arabia and Togo reaffirm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara

Saudi Arabia and Togo have reinforced their strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, presenting it as the most credible and pragmatic framework to resolve the Sahara dispute. Both nations highlighted their positions during the Fourth Committee sessions of the United Nations General Assembly......

Spain moves closer to renewed fishing and agricultural agreements with Morocco

Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fishing, and Food, Luis Planas, expressed optimism about reaching a new fishing agreement with Morocco in the near future. Speaking in Congress during a response to questions from the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) party, Planas emphasized the importance of EU......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

UAE reinforces unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy plan

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its steadfast backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal regarding the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing its alignment with international law and UN principles. Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York, the Emirati representative......

Russia strengthens role in Sahara talks as Morocco seeks diplomatic balance

Morocco’s diplomacy has intensified ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote later this month, as Russia’s growing involvement in the Sahara question reshapes the geopolitical equation. On Thursday, Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, held talks with......