King Mohammed VI chairs Cabinet meeting, sets priorities for Morocco
King Mohammed VI has laid out five priorities for Morocco’s transition following the end of MINURSO’s mandate, assigning the Interior Ministry responsibility for coordinating the UN mission’s withdrawal while ordering civilian and military authorities to maintain security, uphold the ceasefire, and continue development projects in the Sahara. The directives emerged from a working session at […]…
King Mohammed VI convened a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to outline Morocco's five priorities for transitioning following the conclusion of MINURSO's mandate. The meeting took place at the Royal Palace in Rabat and involved the Head of Government, Royal Adviser, Interior Minister, and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces.
One of the key decisions made was the appointment of the Interior Ministry's Office for Coordination with MINURSO to oversee the UN mission's withdrawal and transition procedures. This office, which previously coordinated with the peacekeeping mission, will now facilitate the orderly process of the mission's departure.
The King emphasized the need for the implementation of the priorities established in the Royal Cabinet's October 30 statement, with each priority to be spearheaded by the relevant officials. These priorities include safeguarding Morocco's territorial integrity, national security, and the safety of its citizens, especially those residing in the southern provinces.
The King reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to the ceasefire, stating that it remains a voluntary obligation regardless of MINURSO's withdrawal. However, the Cabinet criticized MINURSO's inability to monitor ceasefire compliance or address the consequences of violations, arguing that the mission's original functions and establishment circumstances had become obsolete.
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