Zambia has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and welcomed United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, according to a statement from the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement, issued on May 8, 2026, underscores Zambia's consistent position on the Western Sahara issue.
Resolution 2797, adopted by the UN Security Council in October 2025, reaffirms the UN's commitment to a political solution to the Western Sahara dispute. It calls for renewed negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy.
Zambia's statement highlights its support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as a basis for resolving the conflict. The Zambian government also commended the UN-led process and urged all parties to engage constructively to achieve a lasting peace.
The reaffirmation comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by Morocco to garner international support for its position on Western Sahara. Several African and Arab nations have similarly expressed backing for Morocco's territorial integrity in recent months.
