Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita received on Friday in Rabat Leslie Mbula, Special Envoy of President of the Republic of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema, bearing a message to His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

The Republic of Mali announced today that « following a thorough review of this important issue (the Sahara), which has an impact on sub-regional peace and security, the Republic of Mali has decided, as of today, to withdraw its recognition of the "Sahrawi Arab democratic republic (sadr)"».

Kenya expressed on Thursday its support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty and affirmed its intention to cooperate with like-minded States to promote its implementation.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tom Berendsen, speaking at a press briefing held Tuesday in Rabat following his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, stated that “the Netherlands considers that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most feasible solution” to the dispute over the Sahara.

The Arab Republic of Egypt reaffirmed on Monday in Cairo its support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as for the latest Security Council resolution and a consensual political solution.