The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations outlined their continuing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, as well as for the kingdom’s security and stability, on Tuesday in Doha, according to a statement following the 44th Session of the GCC Supreme Council.
They welcomed UN Security Council resolution 2703 of October 30, 2023, addressing the Sahara dispute.
They also emphasized the significance of the GCC-Morocco strategic cooperation and the implementation of the joint action plan.
GCC welcomed the Joint 6+6 Committee’s compromise reached during its June meetings in Morocco, as tasked by the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State to prepare electoral laws.
The compromise reached on laws governing the election of the head of state and members of parliament in Libya represents “a positive and constructive step, in view of the presidential and legislative elections,” emphasized the Council in its final statement at the conclusion of its 44th summit held under the presidency of Qatar.
The GCC reaffirmed its consistent positions regarding the Libyan crisis, reiterating the commitment to safeguard the interests of the Libyan people, as well as the security, stability, and development of Libya.
It also emphasized the preservation of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the country [i.e., Libya], highlighting the necessity to end interference in its internal affairs and withdraw all foreign forces and mercenaries from its territory.
It also stressed GCC member’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the need to halt involvement in their internal affairs and evacuate all foreign soldiers and mercenaries from the lands.
The GCC Supreme Council also took the opportunity to congratulate the Kingdom on FIFA’s decision to select Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup.
During the summit, members criticized Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and the delivery of supplies to the Strip. Finally, they demanded an end to “colonization” and a return to the 1967 map.