Burundi has renewed its firm support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory,describing the Autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara as the “ONLY credible and realistic” solution to the regional dispute.
The supportive stand was expressed by Foreign minister of this African country Albert Shingiro,in a joint statement released Monday in Rabat following the 1st Morocco-Burundi Joint Cooperation Commission he co- chaired with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita.
Mr. Shingiro also voiced strong backing to the UN-led exclusive efforts engaged to reach a realistic,practical and lasting solution to the conflict in the Sahara region which is witnessing an impressive inclusive socioeconomic growth and becoming a magnet of foreign investment thanks to King Mohammed VI leadership.
Regarding Morocco’s south-south strategy,the Burundian Foreign Minister commended King Mohammed VI for his Africa-oriented moves,mentioning the African Atlantic States initiative,aimed at making this area a geostrategic framework for pragmatic cooperation and consultation.
He also praised the opportunity offered by the Royal Initiative for the Sahel,which aims to facilitate access for Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean by connecting them to the transport and communication networks of their regional environment.
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