Rabat: The Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the adoption of Resolution 2756 by the UN Security Council, which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until October 31, 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates. This decision aligns with the strategic trajectory set by His Majesty King Mohammed VI concerning Morocco’s territorial integrity and the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the recently adopted resolution preserves Morocco’s previous achievements and introduces new elements for the ongoing development of the issue within the UN framework. The resolution reaffirms that roundtable talks are the only acceptable method for reaching a political resolution to the regional conflict concerning the Moroccan Sahara. It also identifies the parties involved in the dispute, notably highlighting Algeria alongside Morocco.
The Security Council’s resolution emphasizes that any political solution must be realistic, pragmatic, and based on compromise—principles that are central to the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative, whose prominence has been reinforced through this resolution. Additionally, the resolution incorporates two significant developments that bolster Morocco’s stance. The first is the Council’s acknowledgment of the recent positive momentum and its call to build upon it, endorsing the international momentum supporting Morocco’s sovereignty.
The second development calls on other parties to refrain from actions that could undermine the political process, echoing Morocco’s official stance that respect for the ceasefire is essential for any political dialogue. The resolution was adopted with 12 votes in favor, 2 abstentions, and the non-participation of a neighboring country, a non-permanent member of the Security Council, highlighting its isolation within the Council and the broader international community.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed in his speech during the Parliament’s opening session on October 11 that the recognition supports UN efforts to establish a political process leading to a final resolution under Moroccan sovereignty. The Ministry’s press release concluded by underscoring this support for the United Nations’ efforts.