The Kingdom of Morocco "strongly condemns" the recent provocative actions carried out by the "Polisario" in the locality of Tifariti, east of Morocco's defense system in the Moroccan Sahara and "considers that this is a new and serious violation of the ceasefire and a flagrant challenge to the authority of the UN Security Council," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation said on Saturday.

Speaking at the C24 regional seminar in Grenada, Morocco's permanent representative to the UN, ambassador Omar Hilale highlighted Morocco's efforts and achievements in favour of the economic and social development of the southern provinces, adding that the socio-economic development of the Moroccan Sahara should not be held hostage by the political process.

The latest resolution adopted by the UN Security Council on the Moroccan Sahara issue is a step in the right direction, said Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, noting that he has provided answers. necessary clarifications to questions that could no longer be held in standby.

The Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs (Corcas), represented by Vice chairman Kheddad El Moussaoui, in the delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco is participating in the Regional Seminar for the Pacific of the Committee of 24 held in Grenada from 9 to 11 May 2018.

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mechaal Ben Fahm Al-Selmi reiterated, on Wednesday in Rabat, the body's support for Morocco against any meddling in its domestic affairs or threat to its sovereignty, security and stability.