The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire national territory.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Oman also expressed deep appreciation for the Moroccan leadership’s commitment to a peaceful resolution that promotes security and stability in the Maghreb region.

Describing Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Sahara as “serious and realistic,” the Omani government affirmed that it provides a credible basis for resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue.

This position was articulated in a joint communiqué released after the 7th Moroccan-Omani Joint Commission, which was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamoud Al Busaidi.