Switzerland has officially recognized Morocco's autonomy initiative for the Western Sahara region as the most serious, credible, and pragmatic basis for resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The Swiss position was conveyed in a statement following diplomatic discussions between Swiss and Moroccan officials.
The autonomy plan, proposed by Morocco in 2007, envisions a semi-autonomous Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. Switzerland's endorsement aligns it with a growing number of countries that view this proposal as a viable framework for a political solution.
This development marks a significant shift in Swiss foreign policy regarding the Western Sahara issue. The Swiss government emphasized its support for the United Nations-led political process aimed at achieving a mutually acceptable resolution.
Morocco has welcomed Switzerland's stance, viewing it as validation of its territorial integrity claims. The Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, has not yet commented on the Swiss position.
