In a renewed display of diplomatic solidarity, Burundi has once again voiced its unwavering support for Morocco‘s territorial integrity, particularly regarding the Western Sahara dispute. During high-level talks in Rabat on June 19, 2026, Burundi‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Édouard Bizimana, met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, to reaffirm this stance.
The meeting culminated in a joint communiqué in which Bujumbura not only endorsed the Moroccan autonomy plan—positioned as the sole credible and pragmatic solution to the decades-long conflict—but also commended the efforts of the United Nations to advance negotiations based on this framework. The Burundian delegation emphasized the plan’s potential to deliver a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political settlement.
Nasser Bourita met with Burundi’s foreign minister, Édouard Bizimana, in Rabat on June 19, 2026.
a growing african consensus behind Rabat’s initiative
Burundi‘s declaration aligns with a broader trend across the African continent, where an increasing number of nations are aligning with Morocco‘s position on the Western Sahara question. The joint statement specifically welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which many African diplomats view as a landmark endorsement of the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty.
As Morocco continues to expand its diplomatic outreach, this latest endorsement from Bujumbura underscores the Kingdom’s efforts to consolidate international backing for its vision of a peaceful resolution. The autonomy initiative, presented in 2007, remains the cornerstone of Rabat‘s strategy to end the stalemate and achieve a mutually beneficial solution for all parties involved.
