Works of the first meeting of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs closed on Thursday evening, April 6, 2006 in Rabat. In a statement to the press following the conclusion of works of this meeting the head of the Council, Mr. Khalihenna Ould Errachid, said that the setting up by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the council new members during the historic visit by His Majesty to the southern region "has deleted any justification for separation."

 Here follows full text and video of the declaration made by corcas chairman at the end of the first opening session

The chairman of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs, Mr. Khalihenna Ould Errachid made an opening speech during the council's first session in which he tackled the last developments in the Sahara.

 The Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs continues today, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in Rabat its works in closed session. The council’s Chairman, Mr. Khalihenna Ould Errachid, said in a statement before resumption of works that the council will study the draft rules of procedure prepared by the Technical Committee which was formed yesterday, Tuesday, for this purpose.