Guinea-Bissau Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal and Strengthens Diplomatic Partnership

RABAT, Morocco — Guinea-Bissau has reaffirmed its strong diplomatic support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, once again endorsing Rabat’s position regarding the Sahara and reinforcing the close relationship between the two African nations.

During an official visit to Rabat on Monday, Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities, Fatumata Jau, reiterated her country’s longstanding support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region.

Speaking to reporters after talks with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Jau emphasized that Guinea-Bissau continues to view Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible and realistic framework for resolving the regional dispute.

The minister also highlighted the significance of Guinea-Bissau’s decision to open a Consulate General in the city of Dakhla in October 2020, describing the move as a reflection of the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries and a demonstration of her nation’s commitment to its position.

According to Jau, the establishment of the consulate aligns with the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal, an initiative championed by King Mohammed VI as a political solution to the long-running dispute over the Sahara.

She further welcomed the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, noting that it supports efforts to achieve a political, realistic, pragmatic, and lasting solution through the ongoing UN-led process. Guinea-Bissau views Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the foundation for reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.

The meeting between the two foreign ministers underscored the expanding partnership between Morocco and Guinea-Bissau, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared interests across diplomatic, economic, and regional issues.

Morocco has continued to receive diplomatic backing from a growing number of countries for its autonomy proposal, which Rabat describes as the most practical path toward resolving the Sahara dispute within the framework of its national sovereignty.