Canary Islands align with Madrid's stance on Moroccan autonomy plan for Sahara
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The Canary Islands have aligned with Madrid's position supporting Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara. This stance was articulated during a press briefing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, attended by the President of the Souss Massa region council, Karim Achengli, and a delegation of institutional and economic stakeholders. This alignment follows Spain's position after the 13th High-Level Meeting, which welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, highlighting that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is a highly feasible solution for the issue. A representative stated, "We are part of Spain and, of course, we fully adhere to the decisions made by our government. We fully share and respect this agreement." The importance of strengthening cooperation with Morocco was emphasized, noting several commercial missions organized to boost exchanges and leverage opportunities in sectors such as the blue economy, tourism, academic exchanges, and water management.
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