On the high instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, an important meeting was held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the royal cabinet in Rabat. Presided over by the King's advisors, this meeting brought together political party leaders represented in Parliament, the Minister of the Interior, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan residents abroad.
The objective of this national consultation was clear: to update the Kingdom's roadmap regarding the Sahara issue and to align the discourse of all political actors around the Moroccan autonomy initiative, regarded by the international community as a serious and credible basis for resolving the dispute.
The King's advisors reminded attendees that Morocco's policy towards its southern provinces is based on three pillars: human and economic development of the territories, diplomatic mobilization, and national cohesion. In this regard, the meeting aimed to strengthen coordination among parties, institutions, and government representatives to ensure that Morocco's position is defended as one voice on the international stage.
According to gathered information, the meeting addressed several strategic points:
– Strengthening the internal front against disinformation campaigns targeting the territorial integrity of the Kingdom;
– Continuing structural projects in the regions of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab;
– Coordinating advocacy actions with African and European partners;
– Updating the diplomatic and political discourse based on royal guidelines.
The political leaders present unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to defending the Moroccan identity of the Sahara in all national and international forums. They also praised the royal vision, which places the development of the southern provinces at the heart of the national strategy, making these territories a model of regional governance and shared prosperity.
This consultation, the first of its kind in several months, marks a new stage in managing the Sahara file. It reflects the Sovereign's desire to involve all the vibrant forces of the Nation in defending territorial integrity and promoting the autonomy initiative, in respect of the Kingdom's sovereignty and national unity.
In conclusion, the meeting at the royal cabinet confirms that Morocco approaches the Sahara issue with a logic ofcohesion, clarity, and effectiveness, combining diplomacy, development, and political consensus. An approach that strengthens the Kingdom's position on the international stage and consolidates national unity around the country's primary cause.
