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The Czech Republic affirmed on 26 march 2026 that the most practical path to resolve the Western Sahara dispute lies in granting the region autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. The country also signaled it would align its diplomatic and economic actions with this stance.
The declaration followed a first-time official visit to Morocco by Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka, who met with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita.
The two officials signed a joint statement outlining steps to strengthen cooperation and promote development in Morocco’s southern provinces.
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As part of this initiative, the Czech ambassador to Morocco will visit the southern provinces to pave the way for Czech business delegations and support joint economic projects.
The Czech embassy in Rabat will also expand consular services to cover Western Sahara, reassuring that the region is treated on equal footing with the rest of Morocco.
In the declaration, the Czech Republic officially endorsed UN Security Council Resolution 2797 as well as Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal as the most credible and realistic foundation for a fair, lasting, and mutually acceptable political settlement.
The two ministers reiterated their support for the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, and his mission to guide the parties toward a definitive political resolution to this longstanding regional issue.
During their meeting, Bourita and Macinka voiced a shared determination to strategically elevate bilateral relations, describing the current momentum as “unprecedented.”
They also reaffirmed their intent to maintain a regular, in-depth political dialogue covering major international issues and key areas of cooperation, including security, defense, the economy, energy, migration, culture, and tourism. High-level visits and economic missions will continue to drive this momentum.
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