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Moroccan diplomatic engagements at UN General Assembly

Overview

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Moroccan diplomatic activity focused on regional sovereignty and international peace efforts.

Regarding the Sahara dispute, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to the region's development under Moroccan sovereignty. Landau described the bilateral relationship as being at its “best level of all time” and noted that the current status quo is unsustainable, expressing a desire to work toward a final resolution. This aligns with Washington’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan also met with Bourita to convey support from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Armenian leadership characterized Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a “realistic political solution” to strengthen territorial integrity and regional prosperity. They noted that UN Security Council Resolution 2797 serves as a pivotal moment that could facilitate territorial unity in Morocco.

On Middle East stability, Minister Bourita addressed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, emphasizing Morocco’s commitment to an independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. He cited Israeli military actions in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank as critical concerns, noting that Morocco continues to support Jerusalem residents through the Al-Quds Committee and the Beit Mal Al-Quds Agency to preserve the historical and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Furthermore, Bourita presided over the eighth ministerial meeting of the Atlantic African Initiative. He noted that since its 2022 launch, the initiative has been strengthening economic integration, infrastructure, and energy cooperation among Atlantic African nations to foster regional stability and sustainable development.

Entities

Nasser Bourita · Mohammed VI · Morocco · Al-Quds Committee · United States

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    United States and Armenia endorse Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

    The United States and Armenia have expressed support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara during the UN General Assembly, with the U.S. emphasizing that the regional status quo cannot continue.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Morocco reaffirms support for Palestinian rights in New York

    Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution while presiding over the Atlantic African Initiative meeting in New York.

  3. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    US Representative Joe Wilson affirms support for Morocco's Sahara sovereignty

    U.S. Representative Joe Wilson met with Morocco's Foreign Minister in New York, reaffirming support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and calling for the Polisario Front to be designated a terrorist org.

Sources

akhbarona.com · aljaliapress.com · aljarida24.ma · ar.hibapress.com · assabah.ma · fr.aldar.ma · ilpuntonotizie.it · journaux.ma · lecollimateur.ma · lemaroc360.com · maltanewsagency.com · maroc24.com · mcg24.com · napolipiu.com · riotimesonline.com · siliconvalley.ma · theeuropetoday.com

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