Italy flatly rejected, on Monday, the Algerian propaganda and expressed its appreciation for the serious and credible efforts made by Morocco to solve the Sahara issue.
Regarding the recent press reports on the VFS-Global company’s decision to temporary operationalize its Tindouf branch, Italy’s embassy in Rabat clarified that this decision is solely aimed at simplifying the visa application process.
It highlighted that other “pop-up” centers will be opened shortly in other Algerian cities. The diplomatic representation of Italy in Rabat emphasized that this administrative measure is in no way linked to its position on the Sahara issue.
Italy reiterated its unwavering position, laid down in the Declaration on the Multidimensional Strategic Partnership signed on Nov. 1, 2019, in Rabat, recalling that it fully supports the efforts by the UN Secretary-General in advancing the political process, pursuant to the relevant UNSC resolutions.
Italy encourages all parties to the conflict to continue their engagement with realism and a spirit of compromise, added the statement.