Mauritius backs Moroccan sovereignty as most credible solution to regional dispute over Moroccan Sahara
In a statement to the press following the meeting, Mr. Ramful explained that the Republic of Mauritius had recently reviewed its position on the Moroccan Sahara issue during a Cabinet meeting, following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797.
Mauritius has endorsed Morocco's claim to sovereignty over the disputed region of Western Sahara, declaring it the most viable solution to the long-standing conflict. Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful made the announcement during a meeting with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New York, ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
The shift in Mauritius' stance came after the country reviewed its position on the matter in a recent Cabinet meeting, following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Ramful stated that this resolution, which he deemed "pragmatic," supports Morocco's position, asserting that granting autonomy to Western Sahara within Morocco's sovereignty is the "most realistic, fair, and lasting" approach to resolving the dispute.
This new position reflects the momentum initiated by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who has long advocated for autonomy under Moroccan rule as the sole resolution to the artificial regional issue.
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