Monrovia, June 3, 2025 – The Kingdom of Morocco or the kingdom of light and wisdom as it is commonly referred to, has always been an active partner for peace and prosperity in Africa and around the world.
With its rich history, culture and diversity, Morocco has attracted a lot of media attention not only in Africa but worldwide. The leadership in Morocco has for the last decades developed a network of partnerships and ground breaking initiatives that makes it a credible, trustworthy and reliable partner in many sectors and domains.
Today, an influential member of the UN Security Council, the United Kingdom announced its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal, submitted in 2007 as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute” over the Moroccan Sahara.
In a joint communique published this afternoon. The UK announced that it will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support the resolution of the regional dispute that has lasted for five decades.
This position was articulated, fair and square in a Joint Communiqué signed, Sunday June 1st 2025 in Rabat, by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lammy, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
This document reads that the UK “follows closely the current positive dynamic on this issue under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI », adding that London “recognizes the importance of the question of settling this regional dispute which “would strengthen the stability of North Africa, the region and the relaunch of the bilateral dynamic and regional integration.”
The Joint Communiqué further reads that UK “can consider supporting projects” in the Sahara, notably as part of “the UK Export Finance’s £5bn commitment to support new businesses across the country.”