The Pakistani Ambassador recently revealed in an interview with a Moroccan media outlet that his country's position on the Sahara issue is currently «under review». Without going into detail, he stated, «We recognize the development and prosperity Morocco has achieved in the Sahara, and any solution accepted by all parties, under the auspices of the United Nations, will also be acceptable to us». For context, former Pakistani Ambassador to Rabat, Asghar Khan, declared in September 2019 that his government «supports Morocco's territorial integrity». At the time, he described the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom in 2007 as «realistic» and «a roadmap for resolving the issue», in line with relevant UN resolutions. Pakistan is set to serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the Pakistani army have also developed a bilateral cooperation program. This has included joint training sessions, most recently in mid-April, between FAR special forces and their Pakistani counterparts in Cherat. In October 2023, FAR units also took part in an international military exercise held in Pakistan. Meanwhile, India—Pakistan's longtime rival—is expanding its presence in Morocco, particularly in the military sector.
