The Moroccan autonomy proposal for Western Sahara is witnessing a succession of international recognitions, as major international powers (UK, Switzerland, and Germany) have described it as a “serious, realistic and credible” solution to the settlement of the conflict, considering it the only basis for a just and sustainable solution.
Late of bygone April 2026, Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary, reiterated her country’s position affirming the support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco, describing it as “the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for peace in the Sahara”. This statement was made public after Cooper met with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, during Bourita’s recent visit to London.
Furthermore, Switzerland stated on the same month of April 2026 that it “considers the autonomy initiative” put forward by Morocco “as the most serious, credible, and pragmatic basis” for resolving the regional dispute over Western Sahara.
This position was expressed in a Joint Communication adopted by Mr. Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation, and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, who is on a working visit to Bern.
In the same vein, On April 30, 2026, during the second session of the Multidimensional Strategic Dialogue between Morocco and Germany in Rabat, the German Foreign Minister Johan Wadeful declared that a “true autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty” was the most realistic solution to the conflict.
During this Multidimensional strategic dialogue, Mr Wadeful said that his country would translate this position into concrete actions at the diplomatic and economic levels. It also praised Security Council Resolution 2797 of 31 October 2025.
These positions expressed by the UK, Switzerland and Germany are considered a strong trend pointing towards an end of this 50 year old conflict, as the Moroccan initiative strengthens its position as the most realistic solution, experts have confirmed.