New York:The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Djibouti have reiterated their backing for the Moroccan autonomy initiative regarding the Sahara at the United Nations General Assembly. This expression of support was made on the second day of a plenary session focused on the Russian veto against a U.S. draft resolution concerning the Sahara issue, which took place on October 30, 2026, in the Security Council.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the United Arab Emirates emphasized its support for reaching a political solution grounded in the Moroccan autonomy initiative. The UAE highlighted the importance of dialogue, realism, and consensus in preserving Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the optimal resolution to the dispute.
The Republic of Djibouti mirrored this stance, endorsing the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the sole political solution capable of achieving a just, lasting, and mutually agreeable settlement. Djibouti recalled Security Council Resolution 2797 from 2025, which recognized the Moroccan proposal for autonomy as a negotiation basis. Additionally, Djibouti welcomed the positive developments highlighted in the Secretary-General's recent report, particularly the resumption of discussions among the four parties after years of inactivity.
Qatar also reaffirmed its unwavering position on the Moroccan Sahara, aligning with its belief in resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means. Qatar expressed support for the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, in their efforts to achieve a lasting and mutually acceptable solution that safeguards the sovereignty of Morocco. The Qatari delegation praised the Moroccan Initiative as a constructive foundation for a realistic solution and commended Morocco's efforts toward economic and social development in the Saharan provinces.
These affirmations of support from the UAE, Qatar, and Djibouti add to the growing diplomatic momentum seen at the General Assembly, where broad backing was expressed for the Moroccan autonomy plan, reinforcing the support for Moroccan sovereignty since the adoption of Resolution 2797.