The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita had, on Thursday February 18, 2021, a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Mr. Oliver Varhelyi.

Moroccan Ambassador to South Africa, Youssef Amrani, has said the latest developments in the  Sahara issue reinforce the validity of Morocco’s historical, non-negotiable legitimacy over the territory.

The United States’ decision to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over all of its Saharan territories and its clear support for the Moroccan initiative for autonomous rule came as a surprise to many. Some were concerned, while the majority of the international community welcomed the move.

Youssef Amrani : "Toute démarche obéit à une  ambition particulière. De la à dire que c’est une publication adressée  exclusivement au public sud africain je vous répondrais non. J’ai intentionnellement voulu porter des messages précis et concis à l’adresse de tout ceux qui de bonne foi chercheraient à comprendre les dynamiques, l’histoire  et les perspectives de ce différend régional créé autour du Sahara marocain."