Canada recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

OTTAWA – Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said Tuesday that her country recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as a serious and credible basis for a just and lasting settlement of the Sahara conflict during talks with her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

As part of their discussions, the two ministers reviewed various aspects of the relationship between Canada and the Kingdom of Morocco. They reaffirmed their commitment to a renewed bilateral relationship based on mutual respect, constructive dialogue, and openness, as well as their shared desire to strengthen this partnership and instill it with a new dynamic.

Recognizing the importance of the Western Sahara issue for Morocco, Minister Anand took note of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on October 31, 2025.

She affirmed that Canada recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as a basis for a mutually acceptable solution and as a serious and credible initiative toward a just and lasting settlement of the conflict.

Anand emphasized the need to reach a lasting, just, and mutually acceptable political settlement, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions.

She expressed her interest in making an official visit to Morocco in the coming weeks.

The two ministers agreed to work toward this goal to deepen the dialogue on relations between the two countries and to intensify discussions regarding Western Sahara.