Athens, September 7, 2026 — Greece has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Moroccan Sahara, describing the initiative as a serious and credible contribution to the United Nations-led political process and saying it could represent “the most feasible solution” to definitively resolve the regional dispute.
The position was expressed by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis following a meeting in Athens with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, who was visiting the Greek capital.
Greece Endorses the UN-Led Process
Speaking to the press after the meeting, Gerapetritis emphasized that Greece supports efforts aimed at achieving a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue.
He said Greece’s position is consistent with the broader approach of the European Union, particularly its support for negotiations conducted under the auspices of the United Nations and based on Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
According to the Greek foreign minister, the Moroccan initiative constitutes “a serious and credible contribution to the ongoing UN process” and could provide the most practical path toward resolving the dispute.
The statement represents another expression of European support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative, which Rabat has consistently presented as the framework for achieving a political settlement under Moroccan sovereignty.
Greece Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2797
Gerapetritis also highlighted Greece’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025–2026 term, noting that Athens welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
His remarks place Greece’s position within the wider diplomatic developments surrounding the Moroccan Sahara at the United Nations.
The Greek government’s support for the UN process, coupled with its positive assessment of Morocco’s autonomy proposal, adds further weight to the growing international focus on finding a realistic and lasting political solution.
A Significant European Position
Greece’s latest statement also reinforces the importance of the European dimension of the Sahara issue.
The Greek position reflects the broader European approach favoring a UN-led political process and negotiations aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. Athens’ explicit description of Morocco’s autonomy proposal as potentially the “most feasible solution” gives the proposal additional diplomatic significance.
For Morocco, the statement represents another important endorsement of its position that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty offers a realistic framework for resolving the decades-old regional dispute.
Morocco Continues Diplomatic Efforts
Bourita’s visit to Athens comes as Morocco continues an active diplomatic campaign focused on strengthening international support for its autonomy initiative and promoting a political settlement through the United Nations.
Rabat has repeatedly emphasized that its autonomy proposal is designed to provide broad local self-government while preserving Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Greek endorsement adds to a series of international positions supporting Morocco’s autonomy initiative and reflects the continuing evolution of diplomatic positions surrounding the Sahara question.
Momentum Toward a Political Settlement
Greece’s declaration underscores the growing emphasis on realism, compromise and political feasibility in international discussions over the Moroccan Sahara.
By describing the Moroccan proposal as a potentially feasible basis for a definitive settlement, Athens has signaled its belief that the initiative can play a central role in advancing the UN-led negotiations.
For Morocco, the statement is another diplomatic gain as it seeks to consolidate international support for its autonomy plan. For the United Nations process, it highlights the continuing importance of finding a practical political framework capable of satisfying the requirement for a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution.
As diplomatic consultations continue, Greece’s latest position further illustrates the significance of Morocco’s autonomy proposal in the international search for a definitive settlement of the Moroccan Sahara dispute.
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