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The United Kingdom “considers the autonomy proposal, presented by Morocco in 2007,”as the most credible, viable and pragmatic base for a durable arrangement of the contentious “ Regional around the Sahara and “will continue to act at the bilateral level, especially in economic matters, as well as on regional and international level, according to this position, in order to support the arrangement of the contentious.”

This position was expressed in a signed joint statement, this Sunday in Rabat, by the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, David Lammy, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, Nasser Bourita, Moroccan media inform.

The joint statement emphasizes that “the United Kingdom closely follows the positive dynamics” currently undertaken in this regard under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. ” He adds that London “recognizes the importance of the issue of Sahara” for Morocco, specifying that the resolution of this regional contentious would reinforce the stability of North Africa and reactivate bilateral dynamics and regional integration. “

The United Kingdom confirmed that “UK Export Finance can consider supporting projects in the Sahara” and “mobilize CIncar one billion pounds sterling to support new economic projects throughout the country. “He recognizes Morocco as an essential entrance door for the socioeconomic development of Africa and reaffirms his commitment to deepen his collaboration with Morocco as a partner for growth throughout the continent,” adds the joint statement.

It also emphasizes that “both countries support and consider vital the central role of the United Nations process”, while reaffirming “their full support for the efforts of the personal envoy of the UN Secretary General, Staffan de Mistura.” In particular, the United Kingdom declares to be “ready, willing and determined to provide your active support and commitment to the personal envoy and the parties.”

Finally, it emphasizes that, “as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the United Kingdom shares Morocco’s opinion about the urgent need to find a solution to this prolonged contentious, which would result in the interest of the parties.” “It is time to find a solution and advance in this issue, what would work stability in North Africa and revitalize the bilateral impulse and regional integration.”