By an overwhelming majority of 152 votes, the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted its annual resolution on the Sahara. For the first time, the resolution incorporates Resolution 2797, placing Morocco’s autonomy initiative at the heart of the political process.
Moroccan diplomacy has just taken another decisive step forward on the international stage. On Thursday 15 October 2026, the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted its annual draft resolution on the Sahara issue by 152 votes in favour, 2 against and 7 abstentions, with the explicit support of Morocco. For the very first time, the text officially refers to Security Council Resolution 2797, thereby marking a major milestone in the recognition of the Kingdom’s position. This strategic inclusion illustrates the continuity and strength of the diplomatic momentum driven by Morocco to assert its territorial sovereignty.
The autonomy initiative is established as the UN benchmark
Adopted on 31 October 2025, Resolution 2797 establishes the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as the fundamental basis for international negotiations. The inclusion of this reference within the text of the Fourth Committee confirms that the vision championed by the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI is now enshrined as the unshakeable framework of reference within the UN. The document calls on all stakeholders – namely Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario Front – to participate in good faith and without preconditions in the negotiations conducted under the auspices of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy. This approach is fully in line with Rabat’s consistent stance in favour of a pragmatic, sustainable and mutually acceptable political solution.
Strengthened diplomatic momentum ahead of the Security Council
This vote in the General Assembly strengthens Morocco’s position ahead of upcoming international meetings. During the recent rounds of talks held in Washington and Madrid, the Moroccan diplomatic delegation, led by Nasser Bourita, presented an expanded and detailed version of the autonomy plan, demonstrating the Kingdom’s commitment to giving concrete substance to its proposal. This development sends a strong signal as the UN Security Council prepares to consider the renewal of MINURSO’s mandate at the end of October, a deadline which Rabat is approaching from a position of strength in the face of regional challenges.
