In his first diplomatic mission outside the EU, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen visited Morocco, reinforcing the Netherlands' support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara and emphasizing the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.
After four years of tensions with Spain, Algeria has eased its stance, setting aside the conditions related to the Sahara issue that were outlined in spring 2022 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
During a whirlwind visit to Algiers, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed gas imports and geopolitical tensions, while cautiously addressing the Western Sahara issue and calling for a solution in line with the United Nations’ vision.