Rabat: Senegal has lauded the United Nations Security Council’s historic adoption of Resolution 2797, which emphasizes the preeminence of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara region under its sovereignty. This announcement was made in a Joint Communiqu© on Monday, following a meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Niang, who is on an official visit to Morocco.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Senegal’s steadfast support for Morocco’s territorial integrity was reiterated during the meeting. The Senegalese government reaffirmed its backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, considering it the sole viable approach to resolving the regional conflict. The plan, presented by Morocco, is seen as the only credible and realistic solution by Senegal.

Nasser Bourita expressed gratitude to Senegal for its unwavering support of Morocco’s territorial claims, particularly over the Sahara region. This support is viewed as a deep understanding of the historical context and the implications of the issue on regional stability and integration, as emphasized in the Joint Communiqu©. Additionally, Bourita acknowledged Senegal’s establishment of a Consulate General in Dakhla on April 5, 2021, as a gesture of solidarity.