Ghana renews support for autonomy plan

The Republic of Ghana has reiterated its backing for the autonomy plan as the only viable and enduring foundation for a mutually acceptable resolution to the Western Sahara issue.

This position was articulated in a joint statement issued after discussions in Accra between Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. The Ghanaian minister's visit is part of a broader international effort to bolster support for the autonomy plan and Morocco's sovereignty over the region.

Ghana's statement also expressed strong support for UN Security Council Resolution 2797. The resolution emphasizes backing for the UN Secretary-General and his personal envoy in their efforts to facilitate negotiations. These negotiations are to be based on Morocco's autonomy proposal, aiming for a just, lasting, and agreed-upon solution in accordance with the UN Charter.

The Ghanaian government's renewed endorsement aligns with the diplomatic momentum initiated by King Mohammed VI, who has consistently advocated for the autonomy plan and Morocco's territorial integrity in Western Sahara.

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The autonomy plan constitutes the sole realistic and sustainable basis for achieving a solution acceptable to the parties to the dispute over the Sahara.