Rabat, Morocco — In a significant development, Mali has publicly endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara region, viewing it as the sole viable solution to the ongoing territorial dispute.
The announcement came amidst a visit by Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, to Mali’s capital, Bamako. Mali’s government, in its official stance, advocates for the autonomy plan, which is proposed under Moroccan sovereignty, as the most realistic approach to resolving the conflict. Mali’s backing also extends to the UN-led political process facilitated by UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura.
The West African nation further supports UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which was adopted in October 2025. This decision has been communicated to Mali’s diplomatic corps, ensuring that its new position is clearly articulated on the international stage. Paragraph: The Mali government’s endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing negotiations over the region’s future.
It underscores Mali’s commitment to a peaceful resolution and its alignment with international efforts to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
Source: moroccoworldnews
Original author: Safaa Kasraoui
