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The Union of Comoros reiterated, before the UN 24 Committee (C24), its “full and whole” support at the Moroccan autonomy initiative in the Sahara.
“My country renews its full and whole support on the initiative of autonomy proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco as a credible and sustainable political solution to the question of the Sahara,” said the representative of the Union of Comoros during the C24 ordinary session which is held from June 09 to 20 in New York.
He also noted that this initiative has aroused growing international support and is resolutely part of the Security Council resolutions line, which favor a pragmatic, realistic and based on compromise approach, stressing that the Moroccan autonomy plan offers a platform for carrying hope, while respecting international law.
Furthermore, the diplomat welcomed the continuous efforts made by the Kingdom in order to promote the development of the southern provinces, noting that investments committed, in particular in the fields of infrastructure, basic services and the green economy testify to the sincere will of Morocco to improve the living conditions of local populations. The new development model for the southern provinces launched in 2015 is a strategic lever for regional integration and stability, he added.
He also praised Morocco’s commitment to the political process led by the United Nations, as well as the efforts carried out by the personal envoy of the UN SG for the Moroccan Sahara, staff of Mistura.
The diplomat has, at the same time, reaffirmed that the recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including its southern provinces, remains a constant position of the Union of Comoros, recalling that the opening by his country of a consulate general in Laâyoune is a strong and fraternal illustration.
He finally called to support a realistic approach, responsible and turned towards the future in favor of a mutually acceptable political solution based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative.
