France, Estonia, Moldova, and Croatia have joined the United States in reaffirming their strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Saharan provinces and its 2007 Autonomy Plan.
These nations view the Moroccan proposal as the sole basis for a lasting political resolution to the long-standing Sahara dispute.
During a visit to France by the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, the French Foreign Minister emphasized the Autonomy Plan as the “sole basis” for a political solution, noting increasing international backing. Estonia’s Foreign Minister highlighted Morocco’s regional leadership and called the plan a “serious and credible basis” for resolving the issue.
In a significant move, Moldova officially endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, expressing “full support for the sincere efforts” by Morocco to find a resolution. Moldova also pledged to support the UN’s efforts to advance the political process based on Security Council resolutions.
Croatia also indicated its belief that the Autonomy Plan provides a “Good Basis” for a political solution.
Both Morocco and Croatia reaffirmed the UN’s central role in the political process and their support for UN Security Council Resolution 2756 (2024), which emphasizes a realistic, pragmatic, and compromise-based political solution.
This growing international consensus underscores support for Morocco’s efforts, led by King Mohammed VI, and a growing awareness of the negative impact of secessionist and terrorist movements on regional and international stability.
