فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
London, United Kingdom – Prominent British newspapers today, Monday, extensively highlighted the British government’s significant decision to support the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco for settling the artificial regional dispute over its territorial integrity. This new stance, announced by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his recent visit to Rabat, marks a notable diplomatic shift in the resolution of the issue.
Financial Times: Diplomatic Shift and Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty
The Financial Times, well-known in economic circles, described this decision as a “major diplomatic shift” towards resolving the issue. The newspaper noted that Mr. Lammy expressed his country’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, emphasizing that this plan, dating back to 2007, represents “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for settling the dispute.”
The newspaper considered Mr. Lammy’s statements as “tantamount to de facto recognition by the United Kingdom of Morocco’s sovereignty” over its Southern Provinces. It added that this British support comes at a time when Morocco has succeeded, in recent years, in garnering broad international support for its autonomy initiative.
The Guardian and The Independent: Strengthening Bilateral Relations
For its part, The Guardian focused on the United Kingdom’s commitment, expressed by Mr. Lammy, to continue action bilaterally, particularly in the economic sphere, as well as regionally and internationally, in line with this new position, to support the settlement of the dispute. The newspaper also observed that the United Kingdom and Morocco are preparing to elevate their bilateral relations to a higher level as part of their efforts to enhance cooperation in all fields, noting the signing of important cooperation agreements in several areas during the British Chief Diplomat’s visit to Rabat.
In the same context, The Independent, one of London’s major newspapers, pointed out that Mr. Lammy and his Moroccan counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, emphasized the distinguished nature of the historical relations between the two Kingdoms, highlighting that these relations are on the verge of a new qualitative leap following the signing of new cooperation agreements yesterday, Sunday.
Daily Mail: Third Permanent Member to Support Morocco’s Position
The Daily Mail also highlighted that the United Kingdom has become the third permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to declare its support for Morocco’s position, after France and the United States.
The newspaper noted that Morocco has “invested heavily” in its Southern Provinces, which have transformed into an attractive hub for businesses interested in fishing, agriculture, infrastructure projects, and clean energy, reflecting the comprehensive development the region is undergoing.
