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Spain’s Support to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara falls within UN framework, says Josep Borrell

The Spanish government’s support to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, as being “the most serious, realistic and credible basis” for the settlement of the conflict, “falls within the framework of the United Nations”, said Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. “The position of Spain, which has opted to support the autonomy proposed […]

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Spain’s backing of Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative stems from a wish to contribute to settlement of Sahara conflict (Spanish FM)

By backing the Moroccan autonomy initiative as “the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the dispute” over the Sahara, Spain wants to contribute to resolving this issue that has lasted too long, Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares said on Tuesday. This decision aims to “contribute to ending a conflict that has lasted […]

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Sahara: France reiterates support for Autonomy Plan as serious and credible

France reiterated, Monday, its support to the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as a “serious and credible basis for discussions” for the resolution of the dispute over the Sahara. France’s position on the Sahara is “constant, in favor of a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security […]

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EU, Spanish officials welcome positive development of Morocco-Spain relations

The European Union (EU) welcomed, Monday, the positive development of relations between Morocco and Spain, saying this development is “beneficial for the implementation of the Euro-Moroccan partnership as a whole”. “The European Union welcomes any positive development between its member states and Morocco in their bilateral relations, which can only be beneficial for the implementation […]

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Spain-Morocco: Spanish media hails Madrid’s support for Autonomy Initiative as a strategic decision for solid relationship

Spanish media have largely commented on Madrid’s shift in its position on the Sahara issue, pointing out that by expressing clear-cut support to the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative for the Sahara, as “the most serious, realistic and credible basis” to settle the issue, Spain has adopted a “strategic and courageous” decision to build a “stable, solid, […]

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After its Sahara move, Spain sees new dawn in relations with Morocco

Morocco and Spain ushered a new era based on mutual respect and sincere cooperation after the Spanish Presidency openly expressed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara region. Spanish media Larazon said Spain’s support for the autonomy plan is a recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory. By the past, […]

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Algeria once again shows that it is genuine party to Sahara conflict

Algeria has once again discredited itself and showed the world that it’s the genuine party to the artificial dispute over the Sahara, after it recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultation following Spain’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara. Spain’s PM Sanchez had sent a letter to King Mohammed […]

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Ambassador Karima Benyaich returns to Madrid after Spain’s clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity

Moroccan ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich returned Sunday to her post in Madrid after Head of Spanish government Pedro Sanchez sent King Mohammed VI a letter voicing clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan for the Sahara. In a statement to Spanish news agency EFE, Mrs. Benyaich said “a new stage, a new […]

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Washington shares Spain’s position on Sahara, reaffirms support for Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan

Washington has stressed that it shares Spain’s position on the Sahara issue, and reiterated that the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco is “serious, credible and realistic”. “We continue to consider the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as serious, credible and realistic” and which has a clear potential to meet the aspirations of the people of […]

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Spain vows commitment to guaranteeing Morocco’s sovereignty, territorial integrity – Government Presidency

The Spanish government said it is committed to respecting Morocco’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity,” as part of a “new era” in bilateral ties. “We are ushering today a new era in our ties with Morocco, based on mutual respect, the implementation of agreements, refraining from unilateral actions, transparency and permanent communication,” said the Spanish Presidency […]