The United Arab Emirates, Djibouti and Qatar reaffirmed on Wednesday before the United Nations General Assembly their support for the Moroccan initiative, which they consider the most credible and realistic path toward a definitive settlement of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
These positions were expressed during the second day of the plenary session devoted to Russia's use of its veto on October 30, 2026, against the US draft resolution concerning the Sahara issue.
The United Arab Emirates reiterated its support for efforts to achieve a political solution based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative, while respecting the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Abu Dhabi particularly emphasized the need to prioritize dialogue, realism and consensus, considering that "autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty would be the best solution” to this dispute.
This position was also defended by Djibouti, which reaffirmed that the Moroccan initiative, within the framework of the Kingdom's sovereignty, constitutes "the only political solution capable of leading to a just, lasting and mutually acceptable settlement.”
The Djiboutian delegation also highlighted UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted in 2025, which established the Moroccan autonomy proposal as the basis for negotiations. It also welcomed the progress noted by the United Nations Secretary-General in his latest report, particularly the resumption of substantive discussions between the four parties after several years of interruption.
For its part, Qatar renewed its support for a peaceful resolution of the dispute, in line with its consistent position in favor of dialogue and the political settlement of conflicts. Doha welcomed the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, toward a lasting and mutually acceptable solution guaranteeing Morocco's sovereignty.
The Qatari delegation also described the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a "constructive approach” and the basis for any realistic solution. At the same time, it highlighted the Kingdom's efforts in economic and social development in the southern provinces.
These three positions further strengthen a diplomatic momentum favorable to the Moroccan initiative, already evident since Tuesday within the General Assembly. The renewed support of several countries for this proposal confirms the growing importance of the autonomy plan in international discussions, following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797.