Rabat:The United Nations Security Council's decision not to renew the mandate of the MINURSO at its meeting on October 30 has been described as a "long-awaited historic turning point" in the Moroccan Sahara issue by Jean-Paul Carteron, President of the Crans Montana Forum.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, this development offers an opportunity to reinforce the idea that "autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most serious and credible framework for ensuring stability, security, and progress." Despite Russia's veto of the US-drafted resolution that was put to a vote, the 11 votes in favor, along with the diplomatic progress made since the adoption of Resolution 2797 in 2025, highlight the significance of Morocco's autonomy initiative, Carteron noted.

Carteron emphasized that this shift represents a significant political development, as it transitions from a negotiation basis to an exclusive framework for settlement, supported by a large majority of Security Council members. He also pointed out the development momentum in Morocco's Southern Provinces under King Mohammed VI's leadership. These transformations, coupled with the strategic geographic location of the provinces, are expected to enhance Morocco's outreach to Africa and the Atlantic region and create new prospects for regional and continental cooperation.