فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Dakhla – In a significant move reflecting a notable diplomatic shift within the European Union regarding the Western Sahara issue, Hungary is advancing towards opening the first European consulate in Morocco’s southern provinces.
Hungarian Ambassador to Rabat, Miklós Tromler, visited Dakhla on Monday, accompanied by a high-level diplomatic and economic delegation.
The visit, described as “historic,” aims to explore investment opportunities for Hungarian companies in the region, particularly in sectors such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port and a seawater desalination plant.
During the visit, Ambassador Tromler met with the President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, Yanja El Khattat, and praised the “responsiveness of local authorities” and the encouraging environment for establishing concrete partnerships.
The Moroccan news agency MAP quoted the Hungarian Ambassador as saying that “Hungarian companies wish to establish themselves in this wonderful and resource-rich region, with its promising potential and structured projects.”
This move follows directives from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, announced during his meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Budapest on April 16, 2025.
The Hungarian Minister affirmed at that time that the Moroccan autonomy plan is “the sole realistic basis for a solution,” emphasizing his country’s continued support for the Moroccan position.
He also declared Hungary’s intention to expand its consular services to cover all Moroccan territory, including the Sahara, implicitly suggesting the potential opening of a consular representation in Dakhla or Laayoune.
Hungary has been among the first EU member states to express explicit support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty since June 2021.
While major European nations like France and Spain’s positions are leaning towards direct support of Moroccan sovereignty, they have not yet opened consulates in Saharan cities. This makes Hungary the closest to taking this bold diplomatic step.
Ambassador Tromler’s visit to Dakhla is not only a strong indication of Hungary’s advanced support for Morocco but also represents a strategic bet on the economic potential of the Moroccan south. It also signals a shift in previously hesitant European positions regarding direct engagement in projects within the Saharan provinces.
