Iraq reaffirms its support for the Moroccan Sahara
On February 10, 2025, during a joint press conference held in Rabat, the Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fuad Hussein, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, particularly regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara. This statement came after his meeting with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad. Hussein emphasized the importance of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a realistic solution to the Sahara dispute, praising the growing international momentum in favor of this initiative.
During the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on Morocco’s efforts to achieve a consensual political solution in line with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. Fuad Hussein also highlighted the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, while stressing the need to promote stability in the Maghreb region. Iraq, in turn, reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s efforts and for international initiatives aimed at resolving this conflict in a peaceful and constructive manner.
Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Iraq, already marked by fruitful cooperation in various fields, were strengthened through this exchange. The Moroccan minister, Nasser Bourita, expressed gratitude for Iraq’s constant support of Morocco’s position, emphasizing that this support is a key factor in advancing the Moroccan Sahara cause on the international stage. Morocco, for its part, remains determined to continue its diplomatic efforts to achieve global recognition of its autonomy plan.
This reaffirmed commitment from Iraq comes in an international context where more and more countries and organizations are expressing support for Morocco’s autonomy plan. Furthermore, African leaders, in particular, have praised this initiative, seeing it as a realistic and pragmatic solution to resolve the Sahara dispute. The support of influential countries like Iraq is thus a key asset for the Kingdom of Morocco in its quest for full and total international recognition.
Beyond the Sahara issue, cooperation between the two countries extends to various other areas, including economic, cultural, and security cooperation. Discussions between Fuad Hussein and Nasser Bourita allowed for a deepening of these relations and the exploration of new avenues of collaboration for the future.