Rabat – The Republic of Ghana considers the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only realistic and sustainable basis for a mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara issue.
This position was expressed in a joint Communiqué inked following the meeting held last Thursday in Rabat between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
On the basis of recent developments, the Ghanaian Minister welcomed the United Nations’ efforts as the exclusive framework for reaching a realistic, practical and sustainable solution to the dispute over Moroccan Sahara.
Ghana’s position, as reaffirmed by Ablakwa, demonstrates the consistency of Ghana’s stance. This position aligns with the international momentum driven by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of the autonomy plan and the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
Thanks to the impetus given by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to the Moroccan Sahara issue, 46 countries—including 13 African nations—have severed or suspended relations with the pseudo-“SADR” since 2000.The visit of Ablakwa to Morocco comes 10 days after that of Kenya’s Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, whose country is also a Commonwealth member.
