Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks Albert Shingiro, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi, on Thursday in Rabat.
During their talks, the two ministers praised the exemplary nature of relations between the two countries, and reaffirmed their commitment to make every effort to develop, intensify and diversify their cooperation in several fields, in accordance with the political will expressed by King Mohammed VI, and President Évariste Ndayishimiye.
On this occasion, the two ministers signed a joint communiqué, and agreed to sign Roadmap 2025-2027 at the next Joint Cooperation Commission, to be held in Burundi.
Regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, Albert Shingiro reiterated the Republic of Burundi's consistent position in favor of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region.
He also reiterated the Republic of Burundi's support for the Autonomy Plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only credible and realistic solution to resolve this regional dispute.
Shingiro further praised the efforts of the United Nations as the exclusive framework for reaching a realistic, practical, and lasting solution to the dispute over the Sahara.
