فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
New York – Special Coverage
Before the eyes of the world, in the United Nations hall in New York, the Spanish King Felipe VI affirmed his country’s support for a political solution “acceptable and consistent with United Nations standards” for the Moroccan Sahara issue, reinforcing the growing international position favoring Morocco’s autonomy initiative.
✅ Explicit Recognition of the Moroccan Proposal
This stance aligns with the historic shift in Spain’s foreign policy since March 2022, when Madrid described Morocco’s autonomy initiative as “the most serious, realistic, and credible.” Today, King Felipe VI’s statement confirms that Spain continues to back this approach, not only bilaterally with Morocco but also within the framework of international legitimacy.
🌍 Accelerating Global Support
Spain’s statements coincide with those of major countries such as the United States, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, all of which have previously declared explicit support for Morocco’s autonomy plan. Additionally, an increasing number of African, Arab, and Caribbean countries have opened consulates in the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla, signaling practical recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
🤝 Strategic Partnership between Spain and Morocco
Analysts view Madrid’s position as reflecting growing awareness that the stability of Morocco and its southern provinces directly benefits Spain, whether in terms of regional security, combating irregular migration, or enhancing economic cooperation via the Atlantic and Mediterranean gateways.
⚠️ Challenges for Algeria and the Polisario
Conversely, opponents of Morocco’s territorial unity face a new reality: increasing support for autonomy contrasted with shrinking options relying on a referendum or separation. This puts Algeria and the Polisario Front in a political quandary, especially given their inability to present convincing alternatives endorsed by the international community.
🏛️ The UN’s Pivotal Role
King Felipe VI’s message from New York was not merely a declaration of position but a clear call for the United Nations to assume its responsibilities in advancing the political process based on a realistic, lasting solution aligned with international legitimacy — embodied clearly in Morocco’s proposal.
🌐 Key Countries Supporting Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara
- United States: Recognized Morocco’s sovereignty in 2020.
- France: Considers autonomy a “serious and credible basis.”
- Germany: Explicitly supports Morocco’s initiative since 2022.
- Spain: Adopted autonomy as a “realistic and acceptable” solution in 2022, reaffirmed by the King at the UN.
- Netherlands: Endorsed Morocco’s plan as a practical framework for the solution.
- Increasing African and Arab nations such as the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Gabon, Senegal, which have opened consulates in Laayoune and Dakhla in implicit recognition of Moroccan sovereignty.
This accumulating international consensus clearly reinforces Morocco’s position as a central and legitimate actor in resolving the Western Sahara dispute.
