The United Nations has released the official and final version of resolution 2797, including all its approved translations, with the Arabic version reflecting unmistakable political implications regarding both the content of the resolution and the precision of its terminology.
The resolution, which was approved by the Security Council three weeks ago, reaffirms the proposal for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the fundamental and realistic basis for negotiations concerning the Sahara. This emphasis was reiterated in the original text and is mirrored in the final translation published by the United Nations.
In recent weeks, discussions within the United Nations focused on the Arabic wording, particularly regarding the translation of the term “parties.” Algeria sought to push for an interpretation that would limit the conflict to “two parties,” aiming to avoid any acknowledgment of its direct responsibility. However, the officially adopted version is clear: it refers to “the parties,” explicitly including Algeria in the equation of the dispute and its resolution.
This development strengthens Morocco’s position, which has consistently asserted that any serious negotiation process cannot overlook the autonomy proposal and cannot sidestep Algeria’s role as a primary party. Additionally, resolution 2797 provides new momentum for Moroccan diplomacy, which has succeeded in embedding this perspective within the UN document.
The final Arabic text of the resolution is now available on the official UN website.
