Gulf Nations Reaffirm Support for Morocco's Western Sahara Plan
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has formally endorsed Morocco's claim to sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region. The announcement came from the GCC's Supreme Council following a recent United Nations Security Council decision.
In a statement, the Supreme Council said it welcomed the UN Security Council's endorsement of Rabat's proposed autonomy plan. The UN resolution supports Morocco's offer of self-rule for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty as a serious and credible solution.
The GCC, a political and economic alliance of six Arab states, has consistently backed Morocco's position. This latest statement reinforces that diplomatic support amid ongoing international efforts to resolve the decades-long territorial dispute.