The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, describing it as “the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for peace.”
The position was expressed on Thursday in a statement issued during the official visit to the UK of Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterated her country’s stance, in line with the joint statement adopted following the Morocco–UK Strategic Dialogue held in Rabat on 1 June 2025. The statement also called on all parties to engage urgently and constructively in the UN-led political process.
The UK said it would continue to act at bilateral, regional and international levels to support efforts to resolve the dispute.
Cooper also welcomed the strong bilateral relations between the two countries, noting that the partnership delivers mutual benefits, including opportunities linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Separately, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy commended progress made under the Enhanced Strategic Partnership during talks with Bourita in London.
Lammy said that, one year after the signing of the partnership, both countries continue to cooperate in support of growth and security. He added that the Strategic Dialogue marked a new phase in bilateral relations, aimed at expanding cooperation across key sectors.
He noted that Morocco and the UK share more than 800 years of diplomatic relations, describing it as one of the oldest in the world.
Morocco is regarded as a key strategic partner for the UK in several priority areas, including defence, maritime cooperation, energy transition, food security, water management and health, according to the statement.
The partnership is part of broader efforts to strengthen sustainable cooperation and promote regional stability.
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