The Republic of Burundi reaffirmed on Friday its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over all its territories, including its southern provinces, according to a joint statement issued following talks between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
The position was expressed during a working visit undertaken by the Burundian foreign minister to the Kingdom of Morocco.
According to the joint statement, Bizimana also reiterated his country’s support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, describing it as a framework for resolving the regional dispute concerning the Moroccan Sahara.
The Burundian official further expressed support for the efforts led by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and his Personal Envoy within the framework of the political process related to the issue.
In the same context, Burundi stated that it had taken note of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, as referenced in the joint statement.
The discussions formed part of ongoing bilateral relations between Morocco and Burundi and covered several issues of mutual interest.