In a significant diplomatic development, Morocco has successfully passed a historic resolution within the African Union (AU) that prevents the Polisario Front from participating in international partnership summits. This decision covers the China-Africa, US-Africa, Russia-Africa, and Japan-Africa summits.
This achievement reflects the success of Moroccan diplomacy, led by King Mohammed VI and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, in enhancing the kingdom’s position within the continental organization and reducing the influence of the Algerian-backed Polisario.
The decision has elicited varied reactions, with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf expressing strong dissatisfaction, indicating the resolution’s impact on Algeria’s regional interests and its continued support for the Polisario Front.
This resolution is considered a crucial step in Morocco’s efforts to reinforce its sovereignty over Western Sahara and diminish international support for the Polisario. It also reflects the shifting balance of power within the African Union, as Morocco has managed to gain the support of several major African nations.
Notably, Morocco’s return to the African Union in 2017 was a strategic move that paved the way for this achievement, with Moroccan diplomacy working diligently to change positions and expand its circle of allies within the continent.
The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the course of the Western Sahara conflict and on the tense Moroccan-Algerian relations. Morocco affirms its commitment to continuing its diplomatic efforts to reach a final solution to the conflict in accordance with the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.