New York, September 27, 2026 — The Europe Today: Morocco and Russia have discussed the further strengthening of bilateral relations and efforts to resolve the Western Sahara dispute during a meeting between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on September 25, with discussions focusing on priorities for further developing relations between Rabat and Moscow.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two sides reaffirmed that their multifaceted cooperation is progressing in accordance with the Declaration on Deepening the Strategic Partnership signed by the two countries in March 2016.
The ministers also confirmed their intention to maintain effective foreign-policy coordination on regional and international issues, including efforts to address the Western Sahara dispute and other ongoing conflicts.
The Russian side said such issues should be addressed through political and diplomatic means, in accordance with internationally recognized principles of international law and the UN Charter.
The meeting came amid intensified diplomatic activity surrounding the Western Sahara issue ahead of forthcoming discussions at the UN Security Council. Morocco has continued to advocate its Autonomy Plan as the basis for a political settlement, while the United Nations remains central to the internationally backed political process.
The talks underscored the continued political dialogue between Morocco and Russia and their stated interest in expanding bilateral cooperation while coordinating on regional and international matters.
