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Morocco Western Sahara autonomy diplomacy gains UN backing

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Morocco Western Sahara autonomy diplomacy expands gains UN backing

In July 2026, 2026 Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal for Western Sahara gained renewed continued to attract diplomatic endorsement. Romania Romania, Ghana, Benin, Mali and Ghana Bulgaria issued joint communiqués praising statements supporting the framework, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and highlighting emphasizing prospects for economic cooperation prospects. Benin reaffirmed its backing, announcing a ministerial mission to Dakhla and preparing the next Mixed Cooperation Commission session. Mali also joined territorial integrity. The same period saw the chorus, with United Nations Security Council formally endorse the July 21‑24 Morocco‑Mali Joint Commission in Bamako issuing a communiqué that reiterated full support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, recalled Mali’s April 2026 withdrawal of recognition principles of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, and endorsed the autonomy plan as the only credible solution. The same joint communiqué was reiterated through Resolution 2797, adopted on July 25, reinforcing Mali’s stance. On July 29, Bulgaria announced its support after a telephone exchange between foreign ministers, describing 31 October 2025. King Mohammed VI thanked the autonomy proposal United States, United Kingdom, Spain and France for their constructive positions, underscoring the UN backing as a serious, realistic basis for decisive step toward a durable settlement political settlement. Reflecting its broadened outreach, the Global Soft Power Index 2026 placed Morocco first among Maghreb nations and noting backing from other international partners. third across Africa, highlighting the kingdom’s diplomatic activity, institutional stability and South‑South cooperation as part of its strategy to resolve the Western Sahara issue.

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  1. 2026-07-30 06:11 UTC Morocco Western Sahara autonomy diplomacy gains UN backing
  2. 2026-07-29 21:06 UTC Morocco Western Sahara autonomy diplomacy expands
  3. 2026-07-26 04:41 UTC Morocco Western Sahara autonomy diplomacy expands

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