Resolution 2797: the autonomy plan at the centre of the talks
On 31 October 2025, the UN changes the basis of the discussion: talks start from Morocco’s 2007 plan. It is the start of the turning point.
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11votes
in favour, out of 15 members.
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3abstentions
Russia, China, Pakistan.
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2007
The year of Morocco’s autonomy plan.
What the text says
The text is drafted by the United States. It renews MINURSO’s mandate for one year. Above all, it changes how the file is discussed.
The Council backs the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy. Negotiations are to be held starting from the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco. The parties are invited to take part without preconditions.
Security Council
The vote of 31 October 2025
- 11 In favour
- 3 AbstentionsRussia, China, Pakistan
- 1 Did not take partAlgeria
Reactions
France is explicit: for Paris, the present and the future of the Sahara sit within Moroccan sovereignty.
In plain words before 2025, several options were discussed. After, Morocco’s autonomy plan becomes the basis of the discussion.
A plan from 2007
The reference text remains the one Morocco handed to the United Nations on 11 April 2007: wide autonomy, under Moroccan sovereignty.
Key dates
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Morocco hands its autonomy plan to the UN.
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The Council adopts resolution 2797.
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Expiry date of MINURSO’s mandate.
Source. Security Council, resolution 2797, 31 October 2025; French statement at the United Nations.