Moldova expressed on Tuesday its support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as a definitive solution to the regional dispute over its Sahara, considering it “the most serious and credible basis” for resolving the conflict.
This support was expressed in a Joint Declaration adopted following talks in Chisinau between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, who is on a working visit to Chisinau.
The Republic of Moldova also expressed its “full support for the sincere efforts” made by Morocco to resolve the issue of the Moroccan Sahara.
On this occasion, the Moldovan Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s support for the UN-led process aimed at achieving a just, pragmatic, sustainable, and mutually acceptable political solution for all parties.
The two ministers also agreed on the exclusivity of the UN in the political process and reaffirmed their support for Security Council Resolution 2756 (2024), which emphasized the role and responsibility of the parties in seeking a realistic, pragmatic, and sustainable agreement and a political solution based on compromise.
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Moldova also affirmed their support for the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General and his efforts to advance the political process based on the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the principles and objectives of the UN Charter.
They also reaffirmed their support for MINURSO, according to the Joint Declaration.
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