In a significant diplomatic development, Canada has officially recognized Morocco's autonomy plan as a viable basis for a mutually acceptable resolution to the ongoing regional dispute concerning the Moroccan Sahara. This important stance was conveyed in a statement released on Tuesday by the Canadian Foreign Ministry in Ottawa, following a telephone conversation between Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Indira Anand and her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, who oversees Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and the Moroccan diaspora.
The statement highlights Canada's acknowledgment of the Sahara issue's critical importance to Morocco, noting the recent adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 2797 on October 31, 2025. It draws significant conclusions from this resolution, emphasizing the need for a durable, just, and mutually acceptable political settlement that aligns with the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions.
Furthermore, the Canadian Foreign Ministry describes Morocco's autonomy initiative as a 'serious and credible proposal' aimed at achieving a fair and lasting resolution to the conflict. This change in Canada's diplomatic posture occurs in anticipation of an official visit by Minister Anand to Morocco in the coming weeks, which is expected to provide an opportunity for enhanced dialogue regarding bilateral relations and further discussions concerning the Sahara issue.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
