Guatemala Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Guatemala has reiterated its support for Morocco’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the autonomy initiative proposed by the Kingdom to resolve the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara
During the regular session of the United Nations’ Committee of 24 (June 10-21), Carla María Rodríguez Mancia, Guatemala’s Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasized that her country considers Morocco’s 2007 autonomy initiative to be a realistic, credible, and serious basis for a negotiated solution that respects the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty
Rodríguez Mancia reaffirmed her country’s support for Morocco’s efforts to find a just and lasting political solution to the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara
The Guatemalan ambassador also welcomed the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to the Moroccan Sahara in facilitating the relaunch of the political process under the exclusive supervision of the UN Secretary-General. She highlighted that the envoy’s visits to Rabat, Algiers, and Nouakchott are crucial steps in this process. According to Rodríguez Mancia, resolving this artificial conflict is essential for the stability, security, and integration of the Maghreb region
This reaffirmation of support from Guatemala underscores the growing international recognition of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a viable solution to the longstanding dispute, fostering a climate of dialogue and cooperation among the involved parties
