The statement reiterates the position expressed by President Emmanuel Macron to His Majesty King Mohammed VI in his letter dated July 30, 2024, emphasizing that "for France, the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty," while recalling the "unwavering nature of France’s position" and its commitment to "act consistently with this position at both the national and international levels."

Furthermore, the French Minister reiterated France’s "clear and consistent support for the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty," describing it as "the only framework within which this issue should be resolved" and stressing that it is "the sole basis" for reaching a political solution, according to the statement.

Noting the "growing international consensus" in support of Morocco’s autonomy initiative, Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France intends to fully contribute to this momentum.

Additionally, France reaffirmed its commitment "to support Morocco’s significant efforts in promoting economic and social development" in the southern provinces of the Kingdom, highlighting the various measures taken in this regard and expressing its willingness to continue this dynamic, according to the same source.