UN General Assembly
2024

On the **Western Sahara**, the Union of the Comoros believes that the **autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco** in 2007 represents the most credible path to a durable resolution of an outdated conflict, whose continuation runs counter to the interests of the local populations and regional development. My country therefore urges all stakeholders to support this plan and calls on the international community to lend its support. I would also like to stress that **law and openness to dialogue** must guide the handling of political issues—especially regarding respect for **territorial integrity**. On the **Comorian island of Mayotte**, I reaffirm that the unity of the Comoros is a reality rooted in ethno-geographic, linguistic, religious, and economic facts, despite the country's insular nature. This unity is also backed by our strong commitment to international law and the relevant UN resolutions, which recognise **Comorian sovereignty over Mayotte**.