Bourita highlights Sierra Leone’s role in Resolution 2797
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Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, highlighted the diplomatic role played by the Republic of Sierra Leone in supporting Morocco at the United Nations Security Council, stressing that its positions in favour of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity went beyond diplomatic statements and were also reflected in concrete actions across various regional and international forums.
During his meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, on Tuesday, November 10, at the ministry’s headquarters in Rabat, Bourita recalled that the visit marked his counterpart’s first working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. He also noted that Sierra Leone had represented the African continent on the Security Council over the past two years.
He stressed that Moroccans remember Sierra Leone’s presence and positions during that period, particularly in the context of the resolution adopted by the Council in October 2025 concerning the Moroccan Sahara issue.
Bourita affirmed that Sierra Leone has consistently been among the countries supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, both within the African Union and during its tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, as well as through its positions across various international forums.
He noted that this support reflects the strength of bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening solidarity and cooperation.
The Moroccan foreign minister also stated that the Kingdom highly values Sierra Leone’s consistent and practical positions on the issue of its territorial integrity, particularly as the matter enters a decisive phase. In this regard, he pointed out that Freetown could play an influential role in future developments.
Furthermore, Bourita described Moroccan-Sierra Leonean relations as strong, emphasizing that they are based on mutual respect and solidarity and receive particular attention from the leaders of both countries, His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President Julius Maada Bio.
