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UK Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara in Landmark Diplomatic Shift<\/a><\/p>\n

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UNHQ, New York<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong> In a move that signals a notable evolution in Western diplomacy on the long-standing Western Sahara dispute, the United Kingdom has officially endorsed Morocco\u2019s 2007 autonomy plan as \u201cthe most credible, viable and pragmatic basis\u201d for a lasting resolution.\u00a0The announcement came in a joint communiqu\u00e9 issued following a high-level meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and the UK\u2019s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The June 1 meeting marked Lammy\u2019s first official visit to the North African kingdom since assuming office, and the joint declaration reflects a significant convergence between London and Rabat on a file that has long challenged regional stability and drawn global concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Strategic Shift<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe United Kingdom considers Morocco\u2019s autonomy proposal… as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute,\u201d the statement read, referencing the Moroccan initiative that seeks to grant broad self-governance to the territory under Moroccan sovereignty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While the UK had previously maintained a more cautious, UN-centric stance on the matter, this articulation aligns London closer to Washington, Madrid, Paris and other capitals that have shifted toward Morocco\u2019s position in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Britain also reaffirmed its intent to act \u201cbilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support resolution of the conflict.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The communiqu\u00e9 emphasized the strategic value of resolving the Western Sahara dispute for broader regional stability, asserting that such a resolution \u201cwould strengthen the stability of North Africa and the relaunch of the bilateral dynamic and regional integration.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This point mirrors Morocco\u2019s long-held position that the Saharan issue is not just a bilateral dispute but a regional impediment\u2014affecting economic cooperation across the Maghreb and undermining the African Union\u2019s continental ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lammy acknowledged the \u201cpositive dynamic\u201d unfolding under King Mohammed VI\u2019s leadership and underscored the importance of the issue for Morocco. His visit comes amid a broader UK foreign policy recalibration toward Africa and the Global South.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Economic Incentives<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Of particular note is London\u2019s indication that it may support economic projects in the contested territory.\u00a0\u201cThe UK can consider supporting projects in the Sahara,\u201d the statement read, particularly through \u201cUK Export Finance\u2019s \u00a35 billion commitment to support new business across the country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While not a full-fledged recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory, this commitment to economic engagement in the Sahara carries major implications.\u00a0It signals de facto alignment with Morocco\u2019s development policies in the region and reflects growing international normalization of investment activities in cities like Laayoune and Dakhla.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, the UK\u2019s recalibrated position is diplomatically consequential.\u00a0The communiqu\u00e9 stressed \u201cthe urgent need to find a resolution to this long-held dispute,\u201d affirming the UK\u2019s role in supporting a political settlement under UN auspices but with a clear tilt toward Morocco\u2019s autonomy framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This development is likely to provoke criticism from the Polisario Front and its principal backer, Algeria, who advocate for a referendum on independence and reject the autonomy plan as insufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A New Chapter in UK-Morocco Relations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The joint communiqu\u00e9 also reflects the deepening bilateral ties between the UK and Morocco post-Brexit, with Rabat seen as a stable and strategic partner in North Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lammy\u2019s visit and the strong language of support indicate a diplomatic pivot that may resonate beyond the Sahara issue\u2014particularly in areas such as counterterrorism, climate resilience, trade, and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As the dust settles on this landmark declaration, all eyes will now turn to the UN Security Council and key European actors to gauge whether London\u2019s endorsement triggers a wider diplomatic realignment\u2014or further entrenches the geopolitical divide over one of Africa\u2019s longest unresolved conflicts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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