Guatemala, Senegal and Panama have reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a means of resolving the Western Sahara dispute before the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly.
The three countries highlighted the credibility of Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a means of settling the dispute, while framing their positions within the UN-led political process.
Guatemala reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, describing the autonomy plan under Moroccan autonomy as a “realistic, credible and serious” basis for reaching a definitive solution.
Its representative also welcomed the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 2797 of October 31, 2025, stressing that a peaceful settlement of the dispute was of broader importance for stability, security and integration in the Maghreb.
Senegal, for its part, reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and described the autonomy initiative as a “credible option” for resolving the regional dispute.
According to Dakar, the proposal provides the basis for a “realistic and lasting” solution that could promote regional prosperity and security, as well as the well-being of the people of Western Sahara, while respecting Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Senegal also welcomed developments since the adoption of Security Council resolution 2797 and the call for dialogue between regional stakeholders to resume under United Nations auspices.
Dakar also raised the situation of the populations in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, calling for closer cooperation with United Nations bodies on issues including freedom of expression and association, access to international humanitarian assistance, and the registration of camp populations.
Panama also renewed its support for the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, which it considers a “viable basis” for the United Nations-led political process.
Its representative reaffirmed Panama’s support for Morocco’s efforts to achieve a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution to the regional dispute. Panama also stressed the need to continue the process in accordance with Security Council resolution 2797.
These statements come as the United Nations Security Council holds closed consultations on the future of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). They were made three weeks before the Security Council is expected to adopt a resolution on October 30.
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