Ould Errachid says support for Sahara autonomy is growing
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MAP
Mohamed Ould Errachid, president of Morocco’s House of Councillors, says international support is growing for an autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty in the Sahara. He was speaking at a joint session of both chambers on the latest developments in the matter in Rabat, according to MAP.
The president of Morocco’s House of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid, says international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative in the Sahara is growing. He thanked the states, governments, parliaments and institutions that have expressed support for the proposal under Moroccan sovereignty on Monday in Rabat, according to the MAP news agency.
Mohamed Ould Errachid also referred to the European Union’s collective position and the backing of new states for Morocco’s position. He said these positions confirmed the confidence placed in the seriousness and credibility of the autonomy initiative, according to MAP.
The parliamentary session followed the debate by both chambers on developments concerning the Sahara, announced on 31 October. It also followed the Moroccan Parliament’s support for ending the MINURSO mandate, reported on 2 November.
