Following the integration of Saharan representatives in negotiations with the United Nations and the European Union, Morocco is strategically positioning this region as a vital crossroads in its African diplomatic policy.
To make the Oran forum a success, despite being shunned by major African countries, Algeria invited nations recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. To achieve this, Algiers temporarily set aside its support for the Polisario during the speeches of President Tebboune and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf.