“The status quo (in the Sahara issue) is no longer tenable. There is no doubt that the entire Maghreb region would benefit from a solution of the issue through a political process,” he said in an interview with MAP news agency on the occasion of his upcoming visit to Morocco.

HM King Mohammed VI speaking with EP President 

Schulz also reiterated the position of the European Union, which is to support the efforts of the U.N. Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in search of a just and mutually acceptable solution to this issue.

“The EU wishes to achieve a concerted and mutually acceptable solution, and fully supports the U.N. personal envoy Christopher Ross,” he said.

Schulz chooses to make his first trip to a country outside the EU in Morocco, where he is expected Saturday for a two-day official visit.

During his stay in the Kingdom, Schulz will meet Saturday Prime Minister Adbelilah Benkirane, Foreign Minister Saad El Dine Otmani, and Speakers of the House of Representatives, Karim Ghellab, and the House of Advisers, Mohamed Cheikh Biadillah.


Statement to 2M TV Channel


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