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Rabat – Saudi Arabia has reiterated its strong support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and its sovereignty over Western Sahara.
It declared that Morocco’s autonomy plan remains the only viable solution to end the ongoing regional dispute.
Saudi Arabia made the statement today during the 14th session of the joint Moroccan-Saudi committee held in Mecca.
During the session, the Gulf country expressed its unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara and its continued backing for the autonomy initiative as the sole basis for resolving the conflict, all while respecting Morocco’s territorial integrity and national unity. The Saudi government stressed that any resolution to this regional dispute must be achieved under Morocco’s sovereignty.
In addition, Saudi Arabia commended major initiatives King Mohammed VI has launched for the benefit of Africa. These include the Atlantic Initiative for Sahel countries, which aims to help the landlocked Sahel countries in West Africa access the Atlantic Ocean.
Saudi Arabia also mentioned the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, a major initiative aimed at transporting natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco and other countries in Africa and Europe.
Announced in 2016, the project involves the construction of a pipeline that will stretch over 5,600 kilometers. The project aims to improve energy access, promote economic development, and enhance regional integration.
Saudi Arabia acknowledged King Mohammed VI’s leadership role in promoting sustainable development across Africa and strengthening peace, security, and stability on the continent.
Also during the session, the country recalled the monarch’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and preserving Al Quds’s cultural identity and maintaining its status as a symbol of tolerance and coexistence among the Abrahamic faiths.
