The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed strong support for a recent United Nations resolution advocating for genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. This resolution, drafted by the United States and adopted by the UN Security Council, aims to address the decades-long territorial dispute between Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. Western Sahara, a vast desert region comparable in size to Britain, has been a contentious issue since Spain’s withdrawal in 1975. Morocco claims the territory as its own, while the Polisario Front seeks to establish an independent Sahrawi Republic. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) hailed the resolution as a significant step toward achieving a lasting political solution, aligning with the principles of the UN Charter. Mofa also commended US diplomatic efforts in advancing the resolution and reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Morocco, emphasizing the importance of peaceful negotiations and Morocco’s legitimate rights over the territory. The UAE’s support underscores its commitment to regional stability, sovereignty, and sustainable prosperity.
