Moroccan Sahara: Hungary Supports Autonomy Plan As ‘Most Credible Basis’ To Resolve Dispute
Rabat, November 28 (TNA) As part of the international momentum created under the impetus of King Mohammed VI in support of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara and the Autonomy Plan, Hungary has expressed its support for the Kingdom's efforts to resolve the Sahara issue and backs the Autonomy Plan, presented in 2007, as “the most credible basis” to resolve this dispute.
This position was expressed by Hungary in the Joint Statement signed following a meeting, on Wednesday in Rabat, between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and his Hungarian peer, Péter Szijjártó.
In this respect, both ministers “reaffirmed their support to the UN-led political process and to the efforts of the UN Secretary-General to find a solution to the Sahara issue, in line with the Security Council resolutions.”
Morocco and Hungary emphasize “their positive and constructive roles in maintaining stability, security and peace in their respective regions” and note “their commitment to these principles, as well as to peaceful resolution of conflicts and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States,” according to the joint statement.
Hungary, which chairs the Council of the European Union until December 31, reaffirmed its steadfast position in favor of strengthening the strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union (EU).
Hungary's new, strengthened position reinforces the recently created momentum, which the latest UN Security Council resolution welcomes and urges to build on.
This meeting between the two ministers is part of the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries in several areas, as evidenced by the hosting of the 5th Joint Economic Commission on October 30, 2024 in Rabat, and which “represents a key step to enhance bilateral ties and pave the way for new prospects for economic partnership.”
In this regard, both ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in all fields and identified several key sectors of particular interest, such as economy, agriculture, the food industry, renewables, the automotive industry, culture, education, research and innovation, sport and tourism.
The Hungarian minister reiterated his country's constant position in favor of strengthening the strategic partnership between Morocco and the EU, reaffirming his country's commitment to working to serve its interests, by strengthening ties and extending cooperation with Morocco to new fields.