Belgium Backs Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Mar 03, 2026
The reaffirmed support from Belgium for Morocco's Autonomy Initiative in the Western Sahara is expected to positively impact Morocco's diplomatic standing and potentially attract Belgian investments into the region. This could lead to increased economic activity and stability in the Western Sahara, benefiting Morocco's economy.
Belgium has officially reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco's Autonomy Initiative concerning the Western Sahara, describing it as the most adequate, serious, credible, and realistic basis for a lasting political solution. This position was articulated by Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, following a meeting with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, in Rabat. The stance aligns with a joint declaration signed in October 2025 and acknowledges the existential importance of the issue for Morocco's sovereignty and national unity. Belgium intends to act accordingly on diplomatic and economic levels, with plans for the Belgian ambassador to visit the Sahara region to support economic initiatives, including visits by Belgian companies and trade fairs. Belgium also confirmed that its Consulate General in Rabat has jurisdiction over the entire territory of Morocco, including the Sahara region, for its nationals.
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