Morocco reiterates its support to the stability and territorial integrity of Sudan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, took part, on Monday 6 February, in the 1137th ministerial meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), to assure the Kingdom’s constant support to the stability and territorial integrity of Sudan.
Participating in the 1137th session of the ministerial meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, by videoconference, on the examination of the situation in Sudan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, assured that Morocco will also be in total solidarity with this brotherly country and its people in the choices that will be made by them.
M. Nasser Bourita a pris part, aujourd’hui par visioconférence, à la 1137ème session de la réunion ministérielle du Conseil de Paix et de Sécurité de l’UA, portant sur l'examen de la situation au Soudan.@AUC_MoussaFaki pic.twitter.com/6H0lvBkcXw
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During this “demonstration of support for Sudan”, Bourita reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with brotherly Sudan and reaffirmed its strong support for its security and stability, as well as for its national unity and territorial integrity. He thus specified that “we are not here to judge, we are here to help. It is an obvious fact, perhaps, but an important one to remember”.
For the Moroccan Minister, this is a new and hopeful phase, which began with the signing of the “Political Framework Agreement” of 5 December 2022, and the commitment of the parties, since 8 January, in talks for an orderly transition. He stressed that the political process has been relaunched with, this time, real prospects for stabilising democratic institutions and took the opportunity to welcome the important developments in this regard, while paying tribute to all Sudanese stakeholders for having made this possible.
Bourita also praised the efforts of the UN, the AU and IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development), which have a crucial role in facilitating a credible and inclusive political process, noting that the continuity of this trilateral engagement is crucial for the preservation of the 5 December agreement and to support Sudan in overcoming its political and economic challenges.
“It is now, when the goal is within reach, that the stakeholders are, more than ever, faced with their historic responsibility: that of taking the side of dialogue and the supreme interest of the Nation”, he continued, specifying that “to be a qualitative step, the 5 December Agreement is neither an end in itself, nor the end of the road”.
In this regard, Bourita called on all parties to overcome differences and be ready to make the necessary political compromises.
“The dismantling of the remnants of the past should be reflected in the consolidation of strong and independent democratic institutions, able to guarantee transparency and accountability,” he said.
The Minister considers economic reforms to be the “other half” of the political process. Sudan’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of a National Economic Recovery Plan must be accompanied by active support from the international community, he insisted.
“The crisis in Sudan has gone on too long. Although much remains to be done, the direction taken by Sudan is promising,” he added. In conclusion, Bourita said that the hope for Sudan to regain stability is real.