Moroccan political parties laud King Mohammed VI's participatory approach to Sahara autonomy plan

Following the meeting convened by King Mohammed VI’s advisors to update and refine the autonomy plan for the Sahara, Moroccan political party leaders praised the monarch’s inclusive approach.

Aziz Akhannouch, president of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), affirmed his party’s commitment to formulating a forward-looking vision for the national cause, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2797.

Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, national coordinator of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), said her party fully supports this collaborative process, which encourages collective reflection while reaffirming Moroccan sovereignty.

Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party (PI), noted that the meeting focused on deepening and modernizing the autonomy proposal under Morocco’s sovereignty.

Driss Lachgar, First Secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), stressed that political parties should develop a detailed and updated vision of the initiative, drawing inspiration from Morocco’s experience with advanced regionalization.

Mohamed Ouzzine, Secretary-General of the Popular Movement (MP), highlighted the importance of the king’s consultative and participatory approach.

Mohamed Nabil Benabdellah, Secretary-General of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), added that parties have been invited to submit written memoranda presenting their detailed perspectives on the autonomy plan.

Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), said the meeting seeks to involve all political forces in shaping a national vision for updating the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty.

Nabila Mounib, MP for the Unified Socialist Party (PSU), emphasized that the Sahara issue has entered a new phase following the adoption of the UN resolution, calling for an integrated national strategy that also serves the broader Maghreb region.

This participatory process will continue on Tuesday with a meeting at the Ministry of the Interior, bringing together leaders of parties not represented in Parliament.