Greece Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative for Western Sahara
Athens, The Gulf Observer: Greece has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, describing the initiative as a serious and credible contribution to the United Nations-led political process and as a potential feasible solution to the longstanding regional dispute.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reaffirmed Athens’ position following talks in Athens with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, who was on a working visit to Greece.
Gerapetritis said Greece, in line with the European Union’s common position, fully supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to facilitate negotiations on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy proposal, with the objective of reaching a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political settlement.
The Greek foreign minister also welcomed the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 and highlighted Greece’s role as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2025–2026 term.
Greece’s renewed position adds to growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan and reflects Athens’ alignment with the broader European approach favouring a negotiated settlement under the UN framework.
Morocco-Greece Relations Strengthened
The meeting between Bourita and Gerapetritis also focused on strengthening and broadening bilateral relations between Morocco and Greece.
The two ministers welcomed the longstanding ties between their countries and reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying political dialogue, expanding high-level exchanges and deepening consultations on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Bourita’s visit marked the first visit by a Moroccan foreign minister to Greece at this level in more than three decades, underscoring the renewed momentum in relations between the two countries.
The two sides agreed to translate the strengthened political momentum into a broader and more diversified partnership, with discussions covering economic and trade cooperation, investment, renewable and green energy, defence, tourism and maritime transport.
The talks also addressed cooperation in the fields of culture, justice and consular affairs. Ahead of Gerapetritis’ expected visit to Morocco, the ministers discussed developing a roadmap for the next phase of bilateral relations and agreed to accelerate existing cooperation mechanisms and enhance their effectiveness.
The two sides further stressed the importance of updating and expanding the legal framework governing relations between Morocco and Greece.
