Rabat – Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita hosted in Rabat today members of the British parliamentary delegation, with the visit coming on the heels of a significant shift in the UK’s position on the Western Sahara dispute.
The delegation, representing the UK group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union and led by Fabian Hamilton, held talks with Bourita following British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Morocco on Sunday. During his visit, the UK’s top diplomat officially announced his government’s support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible basis for resolving the dispute over Western Sahara.
Today’s meeting reflects growing diplomatic momentum between the two countries, coming shortly after Lammy stated that the UK now considers Morocco’s autonomy proposal “serious and credible” and a viable solution to the decades-long dispute.
Yesterday, Hamilton talked extensively to Moroccan media about the significance of the UK’s recent decision to support Morocco’s Autonomy plan.
He pointed out a growing consensus among the world’s top powers: “We now have three out of the five permanent members of the Security Council supporting the autonomy plan.”
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The presence of the British parliamentary group in Rabat notes a strengthening of bilateral ties, not only at the executive level but also through inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Discussions reportedly focused on reinforcing legislative dialogue between Moroccan and British lawmakers, in line with broader efforts to deepen political, economic, and security collaboration.
Observers view the visit as part of a broader British diplomatic push to connect with key partners in North Africa, particularly as London seeks to recalibrate its foreign policy post-Brexit.
The UK’s endorsement of the Moroccan plan represents a diplomatic win for Rabat, which has long lobbied international actors to support its autonomy initiative as a final settlement to the Western Sahara dispute.
The British delegation’s visit also signals a continuation of the strategic dialogue between the two countries, which have expanded cooperation in sectors ranging from trade and investment to education and renewable energy.
As diplomatic activity intensifies, Morocco’s foreign ministry has signaled that it expects further engagements with UK officials in the coming months.
