UN Report Highlights Morocco’s Economic Vision for the Sahara

In reference to a speech by  King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Green March in November 2023, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed Security Council members about Morocco’s initiative to strengthen the role of the Moroccan Sahara as a regional economic hub, facilitating trade between Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest of the world.

On Thursday, Guterres publicly released his annual report on the Moroccan Sahara, recommending a one-year extension of the MINURSO mandate until October 31, 2025.

This report allows Security Council members to recognize Morocco’s serious and credible efforts, under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, towards regional cooperation and development that extends beyond mere security or military approaches.

It aims to provide landlocked Sahel countries with access to Morocco’s road, port, and rail infrastructure.

The report serves as a strong diplomatic endorsement, enabling the UN executive to invest in the Royal Atlantic Strategy, which promotes solid South-South cooperation with neighboring African nations.

It highlights the recent opening of a Chadian consulate in Dakhla, marking the 29th consulate in the southern provinces, and reflects the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as the sole solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.

This ongoing diplomatic momentum reinforces Morocco’s position on the global stage, showcasing the Moroccan Sahara as an emerging center of development and stability in the Mediterranean and African regions.

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