Madagascar Tuesday reiterated its support for Moroccan territorial integrity over the Western Sahara and its autonomy plan for the territory.
Antananarivo also welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
The Malagasy position was formalised in a joint statement issued following talks between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Malagasy counterpart, Alice N’Diaye.
Antananarivo reaffirmed its commitment “to the principle of the territorial integrity of UN member
states” and expressed its support “for respect for the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco and its territorial integrity.”
The statement also emphasised Madagascar’s commitment to the central role of the United Nations in addressing the Sahara issue.
The Malagasy authorities thus reaffirmed their support “for the exclusive role of the United Nations,” as well as for the efforts led by the UN Secretary-General and his personal envoy towards a political solution to the regional dispute.
This stance comes as Rabat pursues a diplomatic offensive aimed at consolidating African and international support for its autonomy initiative.
In this context, Madagascar welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2797, stating
that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could be one of the most feasible solutions.”
The joint communiqué also explains this position as part of the diplomatic momentum initiated by King Mohammed VI, marked in recent years by a broadening of international support for the Moroccan autonomy plan presented by Rabat as a basis for resolving the conflict.
The Malagasy authorities thus expressed their explicit support for this initiative, which Morocco considers the preferred framework for achieving a lasting political solution.
The two countries also emphasised their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in several areas, within the framework of a partnership described as “win-win.”
This diplomatic convergence occurs within an African context marked by a realignment of geopolitical balances around issues of sovereignty and regional integration.
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