Gambiaj.com – (RABAT, Morocco) – The Gambia has once again thrown its full diplomatic weight behind Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming what officials on both sides describe as a “constant and unwavering” position rooted in decades of political alignment.
Speaking on Wednesday in Rabat during a joint press briefing with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Gambian Foreign Affairs Minister Sering Modou Njie said Banjul “welcomes the latest UN Security Council resolution” on the Sahara.
Resolution 2797, adopted last month, was hailed by Njie as further consolidating Morocco’s autonomy plan—an initiative he described unequivocally as “the only solution” to the long-standing regional dispute.
“Our position has not changed,” Njie stressed, noting that The Gambia has stood firmly with Morocco on the issue for years. “We believe the autonomy plan offers a realistic, credible, and workable path forward.”
Bourita, for his part, praised Banjul’s consistent support, highlighting what he called “the quality of the fraternal and solidarity-based relations between the two countries.” He said the partnership has been strengthened by shared political views and mutual trust.
Beyond geopolitics, both ministers used the meeting to signal a renewed push to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Bourita said Morocco is ready to intensify sectoral coordination with The Gambia, including stepped-up ministerial visits and the signing of new cooperation agreements spanning economic, security, and development priorities.
He also underscored The Gambia’s constructive role in promoting regional stability, noting Banjul’s backing for the Atlantic African States Process (AASP) and major initiatives like the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline.
According to the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, Wednesday’s talks reflected the “quality and depth” of the relationship, one rooted in partnership and solidarity but increasingly geared toward translating political goodwill into concrete, mutually beneficial programs.
Njie echoed that sentiment, calling the bilateral relationship “strong and outstanding” and expressing hope for deeper engagement in the coming years.
Both sides agreed on the importance of expanding cooperation not only at the bilateral level but also within regional and multilateral bodies, particularly the African Union and the United Nations.
As Rabat and Banjul look ahead, officials say the goal is clear: transform long-standing diplomatic alignment into a broader, more dynamic partnership shaping political, economic, and security collaboration across the Atlantic-African space.
