Rabat – November 1, 2025 – Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, revealed for the first time the behind-the-scenes details of the historic resolution adopted by the UN Security Council on the evening of Friday, October 31, 2025, which consolidates the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the sole basis for settling the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Bourita described the pivotal role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in this process, emphasizing that “daily monitoring by His Majesty the King was decisive, as the matter was resolved through direct intervention by His Majesty and direct interaction with leaders of some member states of the Security Council”.
In exclusive statements to Moroccan media, Bourita confirmed that this resolution was not merely a legal text, but the product of far-sighted Royal diplomacy personally overseen by King Mohammed VI, leading to a qualitative transformation in international positions. He clarified that the year 2024 witnessed historic developments in the file, thanks to the wise directives and direct engagement of His Majesty the King, which added unprecedented diplomatic momentum.
Behind-the-Scenes of Negotiations: Daily Monitoring and Decisive Intervention
Bourita disclosed that Moroccan diplomacy worked intensively during recent weeks, with daily monitoring from the Royal Palace of all developments in New York. According to his statements, negotiations on the draft American resolution faced obstacles, but the direct intervention of King Mohammed VI, through phone calls and official exchanges with leaders of key countries such as the United States and France, led to resolving complex points. “His Majesty the King followed every detail of the sessions, and his direct interaction with leaders confirmed commitment to a realistic solution, preventing any interpretations that would obstruct progress,” Bourita added.
This revelation comes in the context of the Security Council resolution that received support from 11 members, with Russia, China, and Pakistan abstaining, and called on parties to engage in serious negotiations without delay. King Mohammed VI welcomed the resolution in his speech, describing it as a “new opening in the path of consolidating the Moroccanness of the Sahara,” emphasizing that “what comes after October 31 will not be the same as before,” and calling for dialogue with Algeria to end the dispute after 50 years.
Affirming the Royal and Diplomatic Role
Bourita highlighted that Royal diplomacy is the main reason for the momentum the file is experiencing, with changes in positions of major countries such as France, which renewed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara through a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to the King. He also emphasized Morocco and Russia’s agreement not to interpret international law in a way that obstructs settlement, noting that Russia, as president of the Security Council in October, took into account the new dynamic thanks to Royal efforts.
The Minister confirmed that this success enhances Morocco’s position regionally and internationally, focusing on the New Development Model in the Southern Provinces, which is a fundamental pillar in supporting the Moroccan proposal. “The resolution is a culmination of the national struggle and opens horizons for stability in the region,” Bourita concluded.
Follow us for additional analysis on the implications of this resolution and the Moroccan House of Representatives session on Monday.
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