Rabat — Madagascar has renewed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial unity, while endorsing the Kingdom’s autonomy proposal as a credible path toward resolving the long-running Sahara dispute.
The position was outlined in a joint statement released Tuesday after diplomatic talks in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Madagascar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alice N’Diaye.
During the discussions, Madagascar emphasized its commitment to the principle of respecting the territorial integrity of United Nations member states, reaffirming support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces.
The joint communiqué also highlighted Madagascar’s backing for the United Nations-led political process aimed at reaching a peaceful and lasting settlement to the regional dispute. Malagasy officials reiterated support for the efforts carried out by the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in facilitating negotiations.
In the statement, Madagascar welcomed the recent adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which described a realistic autonomy arrangement under Moroccan sovereignty as a serious and practical basis for a solution.
Officials in Rabat viewed the declaration as another sign of growing international momentum behind Morocco’s autonomy initiative, which has gained increasing diplomatic support from African, Arab and Western nations in recent years.
Madagascar additionally praised Morocco’s proposal for autonomy in the Sahara region, describing it as a constructive framework capable of advancing political stability and regional cooperation.
The Moroccan government has consistently promoted the initiative as the most viable compromise solution to the decades-old dispute, arguing that it balances local self-governance with national sovereignty.
Tuesday’s meeting in Rabat also reflected strengthening diplomatic relations between Morocco and Madagascar, particularly within the framework of African cooperation and South-South partnerships championed by King Mohammed VI.
The endorsement from Madagascar adds to a widening list of countries expressing support for Morocco’s approach, amid continued international discussions surrounding the future of the Sahara issue.
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