Haiti has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Sahara region, according to a statement from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The announcement was made following a meeting in Rabat on May 20, 2026, between Haitian Foreign Minister Jean Victor Généus and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita.
During the meeting, Généus expressed Haiti's full backing for Morocco's territorial integrity and the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco for the Sahara. This position aligns with Haiti's consistent stance on the issue, which it has maintained in international forums.
The Moroccan Foreign Ministry welcomed Haiti's position, emphasizing the importance of such support in the context of the United Nations-led political process. The Sahara dispute has been a longstanding issue between Morocco and the Polisario Front, with Morocco proposing autonomy under its sovereignty as a solution.
No further details were provided about potential bilateral agreements or future cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was part of ongoing diplomatic efforts by Morocco to garner international support for its position on the Sahara.
