Côte d’Ivoire Reiterates Constant Position in Favor of Moroccan Sahara, Morocco’s Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty over Entire Territory

Rabat - Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Ivorians Abroad, Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, reiterated on Wednesday in Rabat his country's steadfast position in favor of Moroccan Sahara, the territorial integrity, and the sovereignty of Morocco over its entire territory. During a press conference held following his talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, the Ivorian head of diplomacy reaffirmed Côte d'Ivoire's full support for the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco, which constitutes the only credible and realistic solution for resolving this regional dispute. He also praised the efforts of the United Nations as the exclusive framework for achieving a realistic, practical, and sustainable solution to the dispute over the Sahara. Welcoming this decision, Bourita thanked the Ivorian side for its constant and firm support, hailing Côte d'Ivoire's decision to open a General Consulate in Laayoune since February 18, 2020. Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse