فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The new British Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has confirmed that it does not intend to revise the partnership agreement with Morocco that includes Western Sahara, signed in October 2019. This confirmation came in an official response to a written question submitted by MP Ben Lake from the Plaid Cymru party.
In its response, the government clarified that it does not consider commercial activities in Western Sahara illegal, provided they respect the interests of the Sahrawi people. The government also reaffirmed its continued support for UN efforts and the work of Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura to reach a political solution.
This position is consistent with the policy of the previous Conservative government, indicating continuity in British policy towards the Western Sahara issue, regardless of the government’s political orientation.
Previously, in December 2022, the British High Court rejected a challenge calling for the annulment of the partnership agreement between Morocco and the United Kingdom.
In a related context, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy held a phone conversation with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita on August 5, emphasizing the importance of the historical relations between the two countries and the need to strengthen them.
It’s worth noting that Polisario Front leader Ibrahim Ghali had sent a congratulatory message to Starmer after his election victory, pointing to the relationship between the Polisario Front and the Labour Party.
These developments confirm the continuation of the British position supporting partnership with Morocco, while maintaining support for UN efforts to resolve the Western Sahara issue.
