RABAT — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed, before the members of the United Nations (UN) Committee of 24 (C-24), its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan, considering it a “compromise-based solution” to resolve the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Broadening international momentum continues to consolidate support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty.
- Operational Progress: High-level diplomatic consultations in November 2026 reinforce bilateral roadmaps with key international and regional partners.
- National Trajectory: Morocco’s active multilateral engagement at the UN and African Union underscores commitment to regional peace and stability.
Key Developments and Factual Context
Antigua and Barbuda’s representative, Claxton Duberry, stated in Bali at the C-24 Pacific regional Seminar (May 24-26), that the Moroccan Plan, presented in 2007, “is consistent with the international law, the United Nations (UN) Charter, and the resolutions of the Security Council (SC) and the General Assembly (GA).”
Duberry also highlighted the growing international support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for the Sahara as a serious and credible solution, as underlined in several Security Council (SC) resolutions since 2007, and which enjoys the support of over 100 member states.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
In this context, the diplomat praised the opening of 28 consulates general in Laayoune and Dakhla to benefit from the economic and social opportunities available in the Moroccan Sahara, which is considered a hub for development, stability, and prosperity in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and African regions.
Duberry also expressed his country’s appreciation for the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for the Sahara to facilitate the resumption of the political process under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), including his two visits to Rabat, Tindouf camps in Algeria, Algiers, and Nouakchott, as well as the informal bilateral consultations he held on March in New York with Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and the “polisario.”
In this regard, Antigua and Barbuda’s representative called on Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the “polisario” to stay committed to the political process, to find a realistic, pragmatic, lasting, and compromise political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, as mandated by the Security Council (SC).
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.