Doha – Albania officially expressed his support for the Autonomy Initiative of the Morocco for the western Sahara and described it as “serious and credible basis for solving this regional dispute”.
The position was articulated in a joint explanation, which was signed on Saturday in Rabat by Igli Hasani, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Nasser Bourita, Morocco, and external matters.
“Albania recognizes the importance of the western Sahara problem for Morocco as well as the serious and credible efforts Morocco as part of the United Nations to find a solution acceptable for both sides” official visit to Morocco.
The Albanian confirmation contributes to this suggest Significant self -administration of the territory in maintaining Moroccan sovereignty.
Both ministers confirmed their commitment to the non-managed political process and expressed themselves for the efforts of Staffan de Mistura, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the western Sahara, “in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council, in particular the mutual solution, in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council, in particular on REOLUTION 2756 (2024). “
Albania’s confirmation marks another big victory in Morocco’s unstoppable diplomatic Success On the western Sahara dispute, which complements the over 100 countries in supporting its sovereignty, including over 20 in Europe.
Albania’s position follows a diplomatic development that began in 2004 when Tirana broke the relationship with the self -proclaimed “Sadr” of the separatists Polisario Front after recognizing them during the communist era in 1987. This shift became in 2015 when Albania officially supported the integrity of Morocco territorial integrity.
Atlantic initiatives, visa exceptions and more
In the ministerial talks about several other areas with bilateral cooperation and regional concerns about the dispute of the western Sahara.
Albania expressed “great interest” to the Atlantic Initiative, which was created by King Mohammed VI, in particular the initiative of November 6, 2023 targeted Facilitation of access to the Atlantic for Saheländer.
In the joint explanation, the recognition of Albania was emphasized by “Morocco’s role as a regional pole of stability and as a season for growth and development in Africa”, while Morocco recognized that “transformations in the western Balkans have contributed significantly to strengthening peace and stability”.
In a step to improve tourism and the stock exchanges from humans to humans, Morocco announced the lifting of visa requirements for Albanian citizens who travel for short stays.
Both countries emphasized their “clear commitment to maintaining and strengthening peace, stability and security worldwide and in their respective regions as well as for the peaceful solution of conflicts and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states”.
The Albanian minister also praised the “far -reaching reforms undertook In the past two decades under the leadership of his majesty King Mohammed VI ”, the new development model Morocco welcomed.
In the meantime, BOURITA did the support for “Albania’s efforts to join the European Union and the comprehensive transformative reforms of the Albanian government for future membership”.
The meeting ended with both ministers who are committed to pursuing consultation and coordination in international organizations, and the approval of strengthening economic, trade and cultural cooperation between their countries.
