During the inaugural session of the Morocco-Kenya Joint Cooperation Commission held in Nairobi, Kenya reinforced its stance on the Moroccan sovereignty of the Sahara. This pivotal meeting was co-chaired by Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, alongside Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya. The discussions culminated in a joint communiqué that highlighted the increasing international consensus surrounding the autonomy plan championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
Kenya's communiqué emphasized that the autonomy proposal is perceived as a "credible and realistic solution" to the ongoing dispute over the Sahara. The country recognized the plan as a sustainable approach to resolving the regional conflict and expressed its commitment to collaborate with like-minded nations to facilitate its implementation. This collaborative spirit reflects Kenya's broader diplomatic objectives and its strategic position within the African continent.
Moreover, Kenya welcomed the recent adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which acknowledges the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as a foundation for achieving a fair, lasting, and mutually agreeable resolution to the dispute. In alignment with this, Kenya expressed its support for the endeavors of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, aiming to catalyze negotiations centered on the autonomy framework.
In response, Morocco expressed gratitude for Kenya's endorsement of the United Nations as the sole mechanism to achieve a durable political resolution to the Sahara issue. Furthermore, Morocco acknowledged Kenya's recognition of its ongoing collaboration with the UN Secretary-General and his envoy to advance the political dialogue, which is grounded in pertinent Security Council resolutions. This exchange of support underscores the strengthening ties between Morocco and Kenya and their shared vision for peace and stability in the region.
As reported by powersofafrica.com.
