The Dominican Republic has acknowledged Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, Rabat’s international ministry stated on Saturday, as a slowly rising variety of nations again the North African nation’s declare.
Morocco considers Western Sahara its personal territory, however the Algerian-backed Polisario Entrance needs to determine an unbiased state there. The dispute has soured Morocco’s relations with a few of its neighbours, most of all Algeria.
The Dominican Republic’s place was expressed in a letter by its international minister Roberto Álvarez, Morocco’s international ministry stated in a press release.
The Dominican Republic’s stance aligns it with the Organisation of Japanese Caribbean States, which opened a consulate in Western Sahara final yr.
Successful help for its rule over Western Sahara has been the final word purpose of Moroccan diplomacy.
Some 28 different states, largely Arab and African, have opened consulates within the territory as tangible proof of their help for Rabat.
Earlier this month Morocco gained Israel’s recognition of its sovereignty declare over the territory, following an identical transfer by the USA in 2020. Algeria has strongly criticised Israel’s transfer.
SOURCE: REUTERS
