Japan has commended Morocco for its “serious and credible” efforts to advance the political process towards a settlement of the Sahara regional conflict. The two officials also took part in the third session of the Arab-Japanese Ministerial Dialogue hosted by Egypt Tuesday. “Regarding the Western Sahara issue, Hayashi Yoshimasa, the Foreign Minister, welcomed Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to advance the political process,” the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s statement said. The Japanese Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of the autonomy plan presented by Morocco and expressed his support for the mediation efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy for the Sahara. In this context, he expressed Japan’s determination to further strengthen these relations in various areas, especially in the fields of business and investment.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 06, 2023 22:58 UTC