Rabat -The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reiterated its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan on Monday, delivering a firm statement to the UN in New York.
Speaking before the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, the Emirati representative declared that the UAE “reaffirms its full support for the brother Kingdom of Morocco in its sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara.”
He further emphasized the UAE’s backing of the autonomy initiative within the context of Morocco’s territorial integrity.
The diplomat highlighted that Morocco’s autonomy plan is in line with international law, the UN Charter, and resolutions passed by both the UN Security Council and General Assembly.
The UAE representative also praised Morocco’s new development model for its southern provinces, an initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of residents in those regions. According to the diplomat, the model has significantly enhanced human development indicators in the area.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his personal envoy for the Moroccan Sahara in seeking a lasting resolution to the long-standing dispute.
The UAE’s public endorsement serves as another strong show of solidarity with Morocco on the ongoing issue. The statement reflects broader international support for resolving the regional dispute, with an increasing number of countries backing Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. The United States officially endorsed the plan in 2020, with former President Trump reaffirming his country’s stance, calling Morocco’s autonomy plan the only “serious, credible, and realistic” solution.
Other major nations, including France, Spain, the UK, and Portugal, have also confirmed their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces.
Several African countries, such as Ghana and Kenya, have expressed similar backing, recognizing Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only sustainable and realistic solution.
This growing international support continues to isolate the Algerian-backed Polisario Front, leaving it with fewer allies.