Cambodia expressed on Tuesday its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan, as well as for the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This position was outlined in a Joint Communiqué signed by Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, and Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, following their virtual meeting. During the talks, held in continuation of the major diplomatic achievements made on the Sahara issue under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Cambodia reaffirmed its backing for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan and for the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. «While commending Morocco's efforts to reach a negotiated political solution to this regional dispute through the Autonomy Plan submitted in 2007, His Excellency Prak Sokhonn reiterated Cambodia's full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco», the Joint Communiqué stated. Cambodia also praised Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic efforts to bring an end to the regional dispute, expressing full support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy for the Sahara, which align with the parameters of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Both ministers reaffirmed their countries' shared commitment to the values of peace, security, and stability. In this regard, they emphasized their rejection of all separatist agendas that seek to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of UN member states. The statement further highlighted that «the threats posed by separatist entities to political security and stability in many regions are as serious as those posed by terrorists and extremist groups», underscoring the globally recognized parallel between separatist and terrorist movements, whose links and networks have been proven in several parts of the world. This new and unequivocal support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan and sovereignty from an important Southeast Asian country adds to the growing consensus within the international community, which continues to back the Kingdom's legitimate position on its Sahara.
