St. Vincent and the Grenadines shows support for Morocco's territorial integrity
St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity during Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves' recent visit to the North African nation. The meeting between officials from the two countries resulted in a joint statement endorsing Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the "sole solution" for resolving the Western Sahara issue.
In a productive conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Prime Minister Gonsalves praised Morocco's active participation in the UN-led political process and its cooperation with the UN Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura.
Furthermore, as reported by Morocco World News, the Prime Minister expressed his country's support for the UN-led political process and efforts to find a realistic, pragmatic, and lasting political solution to the Sahara conflict.
Mr Gonsalves also praised King Mohammed VI's vision of promoting coexistence and mutual respect among all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, stressing Morocco's important role in contributing to regional peace.
Morocco's position on the Western Sahara conflict has gained the support of many countries around the world. Recently, Israel has recognised Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces in the Sahara region, further strengthening bilateral relations with the possibility of opening a consulate in Dakhla.
The joint press release issued after the fruitful talks in Rabat underlined Morocco's commitment to the UN-led political process and its determination to achieve a just and definitive solution to the current situation.
According to Hespress, during his visit, Prime Minister Gonsalves met with other prominent Moroccan officials, including Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi El Alami, further fostering ties between the two nations.
The relationship between the two countries continues to flourish, with a shipment of 500 tonnes of Moroccan fertiliser to St Vincent and the Grenadines announced a few months ago.
These developments mark an important milestone in the strengthening of cooperation between Rabat and Kingstown, particularly in crucial sectors such as education, agriculture, and trade. Gonsalves also reported that both countries are actively working on the formulation of a comprehensive roadmap to guide their relations over the next three to five years.
