Estonia reaffirms backing for Morocco’s Sahara proposal
Estonia has reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal on April 15th aimed at resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue, as reported by the Moroccan government friendly Hespress.
The statement was made by Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, during a joint press conference held in Tallinn on April 15th following official talks with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The visit marked a diplomatic milestone, as Mr Bourita became the first Moroccan foreign minister to undertake an official visit to Estonia.
He declared the proposal a “good, serious and credible basis” for reaching a mutually acceptable political solution between all parties involved.
Minister Tsahkna commended the Moroccan autonomy initiative, which offers the southern provinces a degree of self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty.
He also encouraged the wider international community to adopt a similar position and engage constructively in support of a peaceful and pragmatic resolution.
This renewed backing comes amid growing international momentum behind Morocco’s sovereignty claims over the Sahara, driven by a sustained diplomatic campaign led by King Mohammed VI.
The Moroccan monarch has positioned the Autonomy Plan as the cornerstone of his country’s foreign policy regarding the region, securing endorsements from several influential global actors in recent years.
The stance Estonia have taken in regards to Morocco’s proposal of resolution of the Sahara issue aligns with the most recent United Nations Security Council Resolution 2756, which welcomed the progress made and stressed the need to capitalise on the positive momentum to advance the political process.
The resolution emphasised the importance of realism and compromise in reaching a lasting solution.
The Tallinn talks also highlighted the strengthening of bilateral relations between Morocco and Estonia, with both ministers expressing their intention to deepen cooperation in various sectors, including renewable energy, digital transformation, and trade.
This diplomatic engagement reflects a broader shift in global attitudes towards the Sahara issue, as more countries rally behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a viable path to lasting peace and regional stability.
Hespress. Maghrebi
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