Kenya Considers Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as Only Sustainable Approach to Resolving Sahara Issue, Welcomes Growing International Consensus, Momentum Led by HM the King in Support of This Plan.
Rabat – The Republic of Kenya considers Morocco’s autonomy Plan as the only sustainable approach to resolving the Sahara issue and welcomes the growing international consensus and the momentum led by His Majesty the King in support of this initiative.
This position was expressed in a Joint Communiqué issued last Monday in Rabat, following a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi.
In this Communiqué, Kenya “considers the autonomy plan as the only sustainable approach to the resolution of the Sahara issue and intends to cooperate with like-minded States to foster its realization.”
In this context, “the Republic of Kenya welcomes the growing international consensus and momentum led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only credible and realistic solution to resolve the dispute over the Sahara issue,” the Communiqué adds.
The two senior officials emphasized the “exclusivity of the United Nations in the political process and reaffirmed their support for UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2756 (2024).”
The Kingdom of Morocco “appreciates Kenya’s recognition of Morocco’s ongoing cooperation with the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to advance the political process on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions,” the Communiqué underlines.
This statement was made during Mudavadi’s visit to Morocco, on the occasion of which the two countries signed four memorandums of understanding. These agreements cover housing, urban development, youth, services, trade, and diplomatic training. Mr. Bourita announced the establishment of a joint cooperation commission before the end of year, to be complemented by an economic forum bringing together business leaders from both nations.
“The Moroccan-Kenyan partnership should extend to strategic sectors including phosphates, fertilizers, and renewable energy,” Bourita said. He stressed that “Morocco considers Kenya an essential actor in Africa.”
On the same occasion, the two Ministers took part in the inauguration of Kenya’s first Embassy in Rabat. The event also marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
