In a Historic Visit, French Minister of Culture Affirms in Laayoune: The Present and Future of This Region Are Under Moroccan Sovereignty

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In a visit of symbolic and historical significance, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati stated during her visit to Laayoune on Monday that “the present and future of this region are under Moroccan sovereignty, and this is indisputable.”

This visit marks the first of its kind by a French minister to these territories, reflecting a shift in Paris’ stance on the Moroccan Sahara issue and reaffirming its strong ties with Rabat.

The minister is also scheduled to visit the city of Dakhla, where she will hold meetings with local officials and visit cultural institutions that symbolize the region’s dynamic development across various sectors.

This visit comes amid renewed Moroccan-French cooperation, particularly in light of the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a final solution to the artificial dispute over the Sahara.