Burundi's Steadfast Support for Moroccan Sovereignty
On June 19, 2026, the Republic of Burundi reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over its entire territory, particularly concerning the Sahara region. This significant declaration was made in Rabat during a meeting between Edouard Bizimana, the Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The discussions took place as part of a working visit by the Burundian delegation to Morocco.
A joint statement issued following their meeting emphasized Burundi's endorsement of Morocco's proposed autonomy plan for the Sahara, which is considered the only credible and realistic solution to resolve the regional dispute. Furthermore, Burundi expressed its backing for ongoing negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations, aimed at advancing this initiative.
Strengthening Diplomatic Relations on the Sahara Issue
This reaffirmation of support aligns with the broader trend of increasing backing from various African nations regarding Morocco's territorial integrity. Burundi commended the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2797, which endorses Morocco's autonomy plan as the foundation for a fair, lasting, and mutually acceptable political resolution. This endorsement comes at a time when Morocco is actively working to expand and solidify support for its initiative on the international stage. The commitment from Burundi underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts in addressing the Sahara issue and highlights Morocco's ongoing strategy to engage with African countries to garner additional backing for its sovereignty claims.
As reported by lebrief.ma.
