Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita visited London on April 23, 2026, to meet with UK officials and reinforce British support for Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara region. The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts by Rabat to secure international backing for its position on the disputed territory.
During the meetings, Bourita discussed the latest developments in the Sahara dossier with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, according to a statement from the Moroccan Foreign Ministry. The UK has previously expressed support for Morocco's autonomy plan as a serious and credible basis for a political solution.
The visit comes amid a broader trend of international recognition for Morocco's stance, including recent moves by several countries to open consulates in the disputed region. The UK opened a consulate in Dakhla in 2024, signaling its support for Moroccan sovereignty claims.
No new agreements or announcements were made public following the meeting, but both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN-led political process for resolving the Western Sahara conflict. The autonomy plan proposed by Morocco in 2007 remains the only proposal on the table at the UN Security Council.
