Nasser Bourita in Madrid to Consolidate the UN Process on the Moroccan Sahara
Moroccan diplomacy continues its sustained efforts to advance the United Nations political process regarding the Moroccan Sahara. This Monday in Madrid, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares, in a context marked by a significant revival of international consultations on this strategic issue.
This meeting follows the recent multilateral discussions held in the Spanish capital, which for the first time brought together all concerned parties — Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario — under the auspices of the United States and in the presence of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura. These consultations aim to inject a new dynamic into the political process, in line with the orientations of the UN Security Council.
During the talks, Morocco reaffirmed its position clearly and consistently, presenting the updated contours of its autonomy initiative. This plan, framed within national sovereignty, is now recognized by Security Council Resolution 2797 as the only credible and realistic basis for achieving a durable, fair, and mutually acceptable political solution.
The Madrid discussions produced a precise roadmap for the months ahead, referred to as “Madrid 2026.” This plan includes organizing a new round of negotiations in Washington before the coming spring, as well as a detailed review of Morocco’s revised proposal, which is set to be officially submitted to the United Nations. The stated goal is to provide the process with a clear and binding timetable, after years of deadlock.
This diplomatic shift follows the Security Council’s decision and the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who called for the development of a strengthened, detailed, and legally structured autonomy initiative. This approach aims to offer a comprehensive framework for negotiation, ensuring a definitive political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
Morocco thus moves forward with a clear vision, backed by broad national consensus and growing international support. Through these consultations in Madrid, Rabat confirms its determination to frame the resolution of the Sahara issue around realism, responsibility, and regional stability, while consolidating its role as a central and credible actor within the UN process.
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