During an exchange of views, on Thursday, at the International Trade Committee (INTA) at the European Parliament in Brussels, on the state of  negotiations between Morocco and EU concerning Association Agreements, the representative of the European External Action Service EEAS has sharply dismissed supporters of separatist thesis.

The participation of the Moroccan delegation, which included elected representatives from the southern provinces at the 51st session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Economic Commission for Africa, led to the withdrawal of Polisario representatives from the meeting.

Speaking at the C24 regional seminar in Grenada, Morocco's permanent representative to the UN, ambassador Omar Hilale highlighted Morocco's efforts and achievements in favour of the economic and social development of the southern provinces, adding that the socio-economic development of the Moroccan Sahara should not be held hostage by the political process.

The latest resolution adopted by the UN Security Council on the Moroccan Sahara issue is a step in the right direction, said Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, noting that he has provided answers. necessary clarifications to questions that could no longer be held in standby.

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mechaal Ben Fahm Al-Selmi reiterated, on Wednesday in Rabat, the body's support for Morocco against any meddling in its domestic affairs or threat to its sovereignty, security and stability.