Moroccan Sahara: Haiti Renews Its Support for the Kingdom’s Sovereignty
Haiti Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity
On Wednesday in Rabat, the Republic of Haiti reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, thereby strengthening the international momentum favorable to Morocco’s position on this strategic issue.
During her official visit to the Moroccan capital, Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Raina Forbin, held discussions with her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. Following their meeting, the Haitian foreign minister reiterated her country’s "consistent position" in favor of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Haiti Backs Moroccan Autonomy Plan
At a joint press conference, Raina Forbin renewed Port-au-Prince’s support for Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan, describing it as the "only credible and realistic solution" to end the regional dispute surrounding the Moroccan Sahara.
The Haitian minister also commended the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which Rabat views as a recognition of the Moroccan autonomy plan within the framework of the Kingdom’s sovereignty.
According to a joint statement released after the meeting, Haiti expressed its satisfaction with the growing international consensus around the Moroccan initiative, driven by the diplomatic momentum instigated by King Mohammed VI.
Dakhla and Southern Provinces at the Heart of Discussions
The statement further noted that Haitian diplomacy acknowledged the economic and social progress made in the southern provinces of Morocco, thanks to the New Development Model launched by the Kingdom.
Raina Forbin particularly highlighted the efforts made by Morocco in terms of stability, regional integration, and territorial development in the Moroccan Sahara.
In response, Nasser Bourita thanked Haiti for its "constant and firm" support for Moroccan sovereignty. The Moroccan minister also welcomed the opening of a Haitian embassy in Rabat and a consulate general in Dakhla in December 2020, which Morocco considers a strong diplomatic signal in favor of the Moroccan claim to the Sahara.
