President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher on Thursday commended the decision of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, in support of the autonomy plan as the “only basis for reaching a just, lasting and negotiated political solution within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.”

By underlining that "the present and future of the Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty, the President of the Republic Mr. Emmanuel Macron has set the course," Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné said on Tuesday, noting that it also reflects "France’s conviction."

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, addressed a message to President of the French Republic, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, following the announcement of France's official support for the Kingdom's sovereignty over its Sahara.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, delivered, on Monday, a speech to His faithful people on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the Throne of His glorious Ancestors.

Under the leadership of His Majesty the King, Morocco is pursuing its tireless efforts to assert its legitimate rights over its southern provinces, through the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, supported by a dynamic and proactive Royal diplomacy.