Elected officials and members of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs (CORCAS) from Morocco’s southern provinces welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2797 on the Sahara, calling it a “historic turning point” that reaffirms the autonomy initiative as the only credible and realistic basis for a political solution.
Speaking to Hespress, they said the resolution reflects King Mohammed VI’s long-term diplomatic vision that restored Morocco’s credibility as a reliable partner for regional stability.
Parliamentarian Mohamed El Amin Hormatallah of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab said the unanimous adoption of the resolution “was no coincidence,” but rather “the result of wise, consistent royal diplomacy favoring dialogue over escalation.” He added that the king’s address following the vote carried deep national symbolism, calling on Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps to return home and join the country’s development drive.
Sidati Bennmessaoud, mayor of Dcheira, described the decision as a “diplomatic victory” and urged camp residents to seize this “final opportunity” to rejoin the nation.
He said the vote confirmed international trust in Morocco’s pragmatic approach, framing autonomy as the only durable path toward regional security.
CORCAS member Brahim Bilali Esouih called the resolution “a decisive moment in UN mediation,” noting that it replaced outdated settlement plans with a framework grounded in Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal.
He said growing global support, coupled with neutral positions from powers like Russia and China, strengthens Morocco’s diplomatic standing and validates its sovereignty over the southern provinces.
Another CORCAS member, Ali Abou Sheikh, emphasized that adopting the autonomy plan as the negotiation basis “confirms the UN’s recognition of Morocco’s seriousness and commitment to realistic solutions.” He said Morocco now enjoys a “comfortable negotiating position” built on international legitimacy and effective royal diplomacy.
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