Belgium, France Back Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

Belgium has officially expressed its support for Morocco's 2007 Autonomy Initiative, recognizing the Sahara region as part of Morocco's sovereignty and national unity, and committing to align its diplomatic and economic actions with this position. This marks a significant shift in Belgium's stance, joining over 120 countries, including France, the US, and recently Poland, in backing Morocco's plan as the most credible and realistic political solution for Western Sahara. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed Belgium's position as a clear recognition of King Mohammed VI's vision for resolving the regional dispute. France reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, emphasizing the autonomy plan as the only viable basis for a just, lasting, and negotiated solution in line with UN Security Council resolutions. The French-Moroccan partnership includes cooperation on broader issues such as feminist diplomacy and strategic ties, with France actively working alongside allies at the UN to advance a definitive political settlement. This international alignment reflects a growing consensus favoring stability, dialogue, and regional cooperation in addressing the Western Sahara issue.