New York:United Nations Côte d’Ivoire has reiterated its “full support” for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, highlighting the growing international backing for the plan aimed at resolving the Moroccan Sahara conflict peacefully.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Ivorian stance was articulated by Tiémoko Moriko, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Côte d’Ivoire to the UN. He emphasized the widespread acceptance of the Moroccan autonomy plan, which has garnered approval from approximately 130 countries, including three permanent members of the Security Council.

Addressing the 4th Committee of the United Nations, Moriko remarked that the adoption of Security Council resolution 2797 represents a significant milestone in advancing a resolution to the issue. This resolution reinforces the UN’s exclusive role in seeking a peaceful and definitive solution based on the proposed autonomy.

Côte d’Ivoire has called for intensified efforts to resolve the dispute through dialogue, realism, and compromise. Additionally, the country has praised Morocco’s initiatives to promote economic and social development in the Southern Provinces and enhance the functions of human rights commissions in Laayoune and Dakhla.