Rabat – Bahrain has reiterated its steadfast support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its Sahara region.
The position was outlined in a joint statement issued following the sixth session of the Morocco-Bahrain High Joint Commission, held today in Laayoune.
Bahrain also reiterated its support of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which recognized Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the sole framework for resolving the regional dispute.
Bahrain also confirmed its backing of the efforts led by the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy for the Sahara to facilitate negotiations based on Morocco’s autonomy initiative.
The aim is to achieve a definitive resolution that recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces.
Also today, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
The meeting, co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, offered a platform to review progress in the partnership and explore new areas for collaboration.
Bourita pointed to the deep fraternal ties between Morocco and Bahrain and emphasized Morocco’s determination to expand the partnership into additional fields.
Al Zayani described Morocco as his “second home” and stressed Bahrain’s interest in sustaining close coordination and dialogue to diversify cooperation.
The session included discussions on regional and international developments, as well as Arab issues of mutual concern.
Several agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, covering visa exemptions for diplomatic and service passport holders, customs cooperation, agriculture, rural development, food security, and social protection.
The two countries celebrated the positive trajectory of their relations and expressed determination to elevate ties in line with the guidance of King Mohammed VI and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
