On regional issues, the ministers focused on Morocco’s role in the Sahel and on the question of Western Sahara, Minister Fajon having reiterated Slovenia’s support for the UN process aimed at a just and lasting political solution acceptable to all parties. parts. Both ministers reiterated their support for the work of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy and called for respect for UN resolutions and the UN Charter.
Contrary to information disseminated by Moroccan media, Slovenia supports the efforts of the United Nations to find a mutually acceptable solution to the Western Sahara conflict. In the official press release from the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Moroccan autonomy plan is not even mentioned. Here is the full text of the press release:
Minister Fajon on official visit: Morocco and Slovenia commit today to broader cooperation
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon is making an official visit to Rabat on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Slovenia and Morocco. She and her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, reaffirmed the excellent relations between the two countries and signed a joint declaration aimed at further strengthening cooperation in various areas, notably at the operational level in the field of irregular migration.
During their bilateral meeting, the two ministers focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation between their two countries and discussed international and regional issues of common concern, including the situation in the Middle East and Africa.
Morocco is one of Slovenia’s most important trading partners in Africa and the Mediterranean. “The Minister and I explored ways to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries and to give new impetus to areas of common interest, particularly in high value-added sectors. We also welcomed the interest in strengthening the transport network between Tanger Med and the Slovenian port. of Koper,” Minister Fajon said after the talks. She and her Moroccan counterpart agreed on the need to organize economic forums to promote exchanges between Slovenian and Moroccan economic entities, particularly in the fields of energy, environment, logistics, agriculture, the automotive industry, and green technologies.
In order to promote human and economic development, cultural and academic cooperation is essential alongside economic cooperation. Slovenia and Morocco share a Mediterranean identity and there are many opportunities to deepen already established links, for example through the Euro-Mediterranean universities of Fez and EMUNI of Piran.
“On the other hand, we also want to strengthen political and technical cooperation in the field of migration and the prevention of illegal immigration. I am therefore delighted that the minister and I have agreed today to create a Moroccan-Slovenian working group to address these issues,” said Minister Fajon, who had previously warned his Moroccan counterpart against the number growing irregular arrivals of Moroccan citizens and the problems this creates.
Minister Bourita congratulated Minister Fajon for the inclusive approach that Slovenia, as a non-permanent member, brings to the work of the UN Security Council. In particular, he highlighted Slovenia’s priorities in the Security Council, which contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. In this context, Slovenia’s honest position and role in finding a solution to the Middle East conflict did not go unnoticed. Minister Bourita also welcomed Slovenia’s recognition of the independent and sovereign State of Palestine. The two ministers called on all parties to respect the UN Security Council resolutions on the situation in the Middle East.
On regional issues, the ministers focused on Morocco’s role in the Sahel and on the question of Western Sahara, Minister Fajon having reiterated Slovenia’s support for the UN process aimed at a just and lasting political solution acceptable to all parties. parts. Both ministers reiterated their support for the work of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy and called for respect for UN resolutions and the UN Charter.
Ahead of the start of the Lucerne Process, they discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine and efforts to bring a just and lasting end to the war. They support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The minister then met representatives of Caritas Rabat, which implements women’s empowerment projects in Morocco as part of Slovenia’s development cooperation. She also met the President of the House of Representatives of the Moroccan Parliament, Rachid Talbi El Alami.
