Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan Gains Momentum as Mauritius, Jamaica, Chile Endorse at UN General Assembly
Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara received formal endorsements from Mauritius, Jamaica, and Chile during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
In Brief
- •Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara received formal endorsements from Mauritius, Jamaica, and Chile during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
- •Mauritius shifted its policy after UN Security Council Resolution 2797, calling the autonomy plan “most credible, realistic, and sustainable.”
- •Jamaica welcomed the resolution and described the plan as “most feasible,” pledging deeper political consultations.
- •Chile reaffirmed Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, praised the 2007 autonomy proposal, and committed to expanding trade, signing terms to launch a bilateral free‑trade agreement.
Why It Matters
The Western Sahara dispute has long been a source of regional tension, with Morocco asserting sovereignty and the Polisario Front seeking independence. Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal offers a framework that could potentially resolve the conflict while preserving Moroccan control. The endorsements from Mauritius, Jamaica, and Chile signal growing international acceptance of this approach, potentially increasing diplomatic pressure on other stakeholders and opening avenues for economic cooperation. Chile’s commitment to a free‑trade agreement further underscores the economic dimension of the political settlement, suggesting that a resolution could unlock significant trade and investment opportunities for the region.
Key Details
- UN General Assembly Session
- 81st
- UN Security Council Resolution
- 2797
- Endorsing Countries
- Mauritius, Jamaica, Chile
- Chile Trade Commitment
- Bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
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