Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, confirmed that UN envoy De Mistura’s proposed a Sahara partition plan to Rabat presented during his April visit to Morocco.
In a joint press conference with his Estonian counterpart, Bourita reiterated Morocco’s firm rejection of De Mistura’s proposal.
“This outdated idea, born of James Baker’s initiative with Algerian support, contradicts Morocco’s principled stance on territorial integrity,” he stated. “The Moroccan Sahara is non-negotiable and beyond the scope of any compromise.”
Bourita emphasized that De Mistura should be held accountable for promoting such unacceptable ideas. “He must clarify who encouraged him to adopt this divisive approach, which directly challenges Morocco’s unwavering position on the Sahara as a red line,” the minister declared.
Regarding the autonomy plan, Bourita stressed its finality. “This initiative, championed by King Mohammed VI, offers a comprehensive framework for resolving the conflict,” he explained. “While open to discussion within the established red lines, the plan’s core elements remain non-negotiable.”
Bourita concluded by underscoring the need for genuine dialogue among all parties. “Only when the other parties demonstrate a willingness to engage with the autonomy plan within its defined parameters can meaningful progress be made,” he stated.
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