The 15th session of the Association Council between Morocco and the European Union (EU), which concluded Thursday in Brussels, was marked by the adoption of a new European stance on the Moroccan Sahara, deeming that "genuine autonomy could be among the most feasible solutions" for the final resolution of the regional dispute.

The Republic of Senegal reiterated its firm and steadfast support for the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire national territory, including the Sahara region.

Sweden "expresses support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, in light of the recently adopted Security Council resolution 2797," as a "credible basis" for negotiations to achieve a definitive solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.

Suriname reaffirmed on Thursday its "continued support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region," as well as its "full support for the Moroccan autonomy plan as the only credible, serious, and realistic basis for a solution to this issue."

The Kingdom of Bahrain has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and for the autonomy initiative as a realistic and feasible solution.