Morocco (Rabat) – 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. This position was also affirmed in a Joint Communiqué issued following talks between Bourita and Berendsen, who is on a working visit to Morocco on April 7 and 8.
Berendsen furtherre affirmed the Netherlands’ support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, as well as for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, to “facilitate and conduct negotiations based on the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco, with a view to achieving a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution”.
Moreover, according to the Joint Communiqué, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that “the Netherlands will act in line with its position, including at the diplomatic and economic levels, in accordance with international law.”
Under HM the King’s Leadership, is Trustworthy Partner, Committed Player to Global Peace & Stability.
Under the enlightened leadership of the King Mohammed VI, establishes itself as a trustworthy partner and a committed player to global peace and stability, said on Tuesday in Rabat, Tom Berendsen. During a press briefing following his talks, Berendsen affirmed that his country highly appreciates the personal engagement of HM King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as Chairman of the “Al-Quds Committee“, in favor of the Palestinian cause.
“We highly praise the fruitful cooperation with Morocco during the recent session of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution,” he continued, reiterating the commitment of the Netherlands and Morocco to this solution.
The Dutch top diplomat highlighted the remarkable progress made by Morocco under the leadership of HM the King, hailing the cutting-edge infrastructure of Morocco, as well as the major economic and investment opportunities offered by the country.
In the current global geopolitical context, Morocco is a strategic and leading partner for the Netherlands, given its close ties with West Africa, the Sahel and Gulf countries, Berendsen noted. In this regard, he hailed the active role played by Morocco in supporting development and stability in the Sahel region.
