Morocco has expressed firm opposition to a military solution to the Sudanese Crisis, being confident that such a solution cannot be a viable resolution to the Sudan’s crisis.
This stand was voiced by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, on Friday evening during a meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) at the level of Heads of State and Government on the situation in Sudan and the crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Bourita, who is leading Morocco’s delegation as a member of the AU-PSC, emphasized that under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom expresses its full solidarity with Sudan during these difficult times and stands ready to provide any necessary support to help the country overcome this crisis.
The Kingdom also reiterates its call to support efforts for reconciliation between the Sudanese parties, to prioritize dialogue, preserve national institutions, and avoid any external interference that would only worsen tensions and jeopardize stability in the region, the minister stressed.
The Moroccan delegation strongly recommended observing a humanitarian truce during the holy month of Ramadan to allow unrestricted and non-discriminatory access to humanitarian aid. The proposal was unanimously accepted by the Heads of State and Government at this AU-PSC meeting.
The minister also affirmed that the Kingdom applauds the efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of the current crisis, preserving the unity and cohesion of Sudan and its institutions, and containing the destabilizing repercussions of this conflict on the region.
Regarding the situation in DRC, Morocco pleaded for a solution through dialogue that would guarantee the territorial integrity and stability of the country, reaffirmed its opposition to all forms of separatism, and firmly condemned the destabilizing actions by armed groups that imperil the national unity of States.
Bourita reiterated Morocco’s unwavering commitment to the respect of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the DRC and all sovereign countries.
The official stressed the importance of this meeting in contributing to a lasting resolution of the crisis in Eastern DRC, whose repercussions are affecting the region and the entire continent.
“The persistence of this instability jeopardizes continental peace and security, threatening development efforts and regional cooperation, which requires us all to act with determination and responsibility to initiate a process for a peaceful, lasting and sustainable settlement to the conflict,” Bourita said.
He added that in any crisis resolution process, Morocco advocates, as it has always done, full respect by all parties for the principles of coexistence, neighborliness, and the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and negotiation.
Morocco also reaffirms its opposition to all forms of separatism and firmly condemns the destabilizing actions by armed groups that imperil the national unity of States, the Minister added.
In this respect, the Moroccan delegation stresses the imperative of engaging in a process of constructive and earnest dialogue, the only viable way to prevent further escalation and promote peace and stability in the country and the sub-region. The Kingdom’s priority remains the immediate cessation of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire, and the resumption of negotiations.
This meeting was held on the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, convening on February 15 and 16.