Accra, Nov. 5, GNA-King Mohammed VI of Morocco has chaired a working session at the Royal Palace in Rabat to discuss the next steps following the decision by the United Nations Security Council not to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).
The session, held on November 4, 2026, followed the conclusion of the mission’s tasks after the Security Council meeting of October 30, 2026.
According to a statement, the meeting formed part of the King’s continued focus on Morocco’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, particularly in relation to the Moroccan Sahara.
The session was attended by Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Royal Adviser Fouad Ali El Himma, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, and Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone.
During the meeting, King Mohammed VI reiterated priorities outlined in a Royal Office statement issued on October 30, including respect for the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, national security and the welfare of citizens, especially those in the Southern Provinces.
The King instructed relevant authorities to ensure the implementation of these priorities within their respective areas of responsibility, while supporting ongoing development projects in the Southern Provinces and monitoring developments concerning the national cause.
The statement said Morocco remained committed to the ceasefire, describing it as a voluntary commitment that would continue despite the end of MINURSO’s mandate.
To facilitate the phase following the completion of the UN mission’s tasks, the King directed that the Office for Coordination with MINURSO, under the Ministry of the Interior, oversee the coordination and support of the mission’s liquidation and withdrawal process to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.
The King also reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to its international obligations and diplomatic principles aimed at promoting peace while safeguarding national sovereignty.
The statement further noted what it described as positive diplomatic developments regarding Morocco’s position on the Sahara issue, including support from countries that recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory and view autonomy as the political solution to the dispute.
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Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade