Brazil’s Ruling Party hails Autonomy Plan for Sahara as a model of dialogue, commitment to international law

The autonomy plan presented by Morocco for the Sahara focuses on dialogue and international law, and promotes the well-being of the populations concerned, said Romenio Pereira, Secretary for International Relations of Brazil’s ruling party, Workers’ Party (PT).

“A more explicit support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco can, of course, be considered, since this autonomy is based on dialogue, on a commitment to international law and will contribute to the well-being of the populations concerned,” Romenio Pereira told MAP.

“I think that Brazil should continue to support these efforts and initiatives that promote peace and stability in the region,” he added.

According to Pereira, who will visit Morocco shortly, “Brazil maintains a balanced and constructive position on the issue (of the Sahara), while supporting the efforts of the United Nations seeking a peaceful, consensual and mutually acceptable political solution.”

In this regard, he recalled the support expressed by the Brazilian Senate, in June 2023, for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco in 2007.

He also recalled the visit of the Brazilian Foreign Minister to Rabat, a year later, during which he commended the kingdom’s serious and credible efforts to advance towards a resolution of this dispute.

Pereira described the future of relations between Rabat and Brasilia as “promising” as there are several cooperation opportunities in various fields.

“The recent visits of high-ranking Brazilian representatives to Morocco and the reopening of the Casablanca-Sao Paulo airline (next December) reflect the growing interest in strengthening bilateral ties,” he continued.

“This momentum will strengthen trade and collaboration, particularly in the areas of food security, green economy, tourism, culture, and technology. It will also help address the challenges of climate change, to the benefit of both nations,” he said.