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TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, says foreign minister
Britain's foreign minister David Lammy said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara. The long-frozen conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario front, which seeks an independent state in the desert territory. The autonomy plan submitted by Morocco in 2007 stands "as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute", Lammy told reporters after talks with Morocco's foreign minister.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says
FILE PHOTO: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy walks on the day of the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, March 10, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo RABAT - Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara. The long-frozen conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario front, which seeks an independent state in the desert autonomy plan submitted by Morocco in 2007 stands "as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute," Lammy told reporters after talks with Morocco's foreign minister. "The UK will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support the resolution of the conflict," Lammy said on a visit to Rabat. The position places Britain as the third permanent U.N. Security Council member to endorse Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, following the United States and France. Morocco's foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, hailed the UK's position as historic, saying it was part of "a momentum to speed up the solution of the conflict."UK investments in the territory were under examination, Bourita said. The two countries signed deals to cooperate in healthcare, innovation, port and water infrastructure and procurement. Lammy said the deals would "ensure British businesses score big on football's biggest stage," as Morocco pushes for infrastructure investment in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
UK supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says
Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara. The long-frozen conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario front, which seeks an independent state in the desert territory. The autonomy plan submitted by Morocco in 2007 stands 'as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute,' Lammy told reporters after talks with Morocco's foreign minister. 'The UK will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support the resolution of the conflict,' Lammy said on a visit to Rabat. The position places Britain as the third permanent UN Security Council member to endorse Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, following the United States and France. Morocco's foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, hailed the UK's position as historic, saying it was part of 'a momentum to speed up the solution of the conflict.' UK investments in the territory were under examination, Bourita said. The two countries signed deals to cooperate in healthcare, innovation, port and water infrastructure and procurement. Lammy said the deals would 'ensure British businesses score big on football's biggest stage,' as Morocco pushes for infrastructure investment in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says
RABAT (Reuters) -Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara. The long-frozen conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario front, which seeks an independent state in the desert autonomy plan submitted by Morocco in 2007 stands "as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute," Lammy told reporters after talks with Morocco's foreign minister. "The UK will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support the resolution of the conflict," Lammy said on a visit to Rabat. The position places Britain as the third permanent U.N. Security Council member to endorse Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, following the United States and France. Morocco's foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, hailed the UK's position as historic, saying it was part of "a momentum to speed up the solution of the conflict."UK investments in the territory were under examination, Bourita said. The two countries signed deals to cooperate in healthcare, innovation, port and water infrastructure and procurement. Lammy said the deals would "ensure British businesses score big on football's biggest stage," as Morocco pushes for infrastructure investment in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. (Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi, Editing by William Maclean)
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
French development agency to invest in Morocco-ruled Western Sahara
The French Development Agency (AFD) says it will invest €150m (R3.05bn) in Western Sahara in 2025-2026, following Paris's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed desert territory. The long-frozen conflict, dating back to 1975, pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario front, which seeks an independent state called the Sahrawi Republic in Western Sahara. The investment was announced on Monday following a visit to the Moroccan capital Rabat and to Western Sahara by AFD chief Remy Rioux, who met members of the cabinet and local officials, AFD said in a statement. The funds will be directed at environmental and water supply projects among other social and economic development programmes, it said. French President Emmanuel Macron has backed Morocco's sovereignty over the North African territory and supported its autonomy plan as the only solution to the conflict.
