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Sahara: Belgium Reiterates its Support for Autonomy Under Moroccan Sovereignty
During a visit to Rabat, the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, renewed his country’s support for the Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, describing it as the “most credible and realistic” solution to resolve this regional dispute.
The Kingdom of Belgium reaffirmed on Monday its clear and consistent support for the Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, considering it to be “the most appropriate, serious, credible, and realistic basis” for achieving a fair, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution to the regional dispute surrounding the Sahara.
This position was expressed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxime Prévot, following his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
On this occasion, Mr. Prévot also emphasized that this position is in line with the stance expressed in the Joint Declaration signed in Brussels on October 23, 2025, and with the recognition of the existential importance of this issue for the Kingdom of Morocco, firmly placing the Sahara region within the framework of Morocco’s sovereignty and national unity.
The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs also stressed that he intends to act accordingly on both the diplomatic and economic fronts, and that Belgium’s position is consistent with respect for international law.
He thus reiterated the announcement that the Belgian Ambassador in Rabat will soon be invited to visit the Sahara region in order to prepare and support several economic initiatives, such as visits by Belgian companies and the organization of economic fairs by the three regional agencies.
Regarding the extension of consular coverage for Belgian nationals residing in the Sahara and for Belgians passing through the region, Belgium reiterated that its Consulate General in Rabat is competent for the entire Kingdom of Morocco without regional distinction, including the Sahara region.
Mr. Prévot’s visit is part of the positive momentum characterizing relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Belgium, marked by regular political dialogue and a shared desire to deepen a strategic partnership based on mutual respect and convergence of views on issues of common interest.
