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The support followed a similar move by the UN Security Council last October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autonomy plan backed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kallas said the plan offers \u201ca realistic and workable\u201d way to resolve the\u00a0long-running conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRecent developments, including talks facilitated by the United States in coordination with the United Nations, are encouraging,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bourita welcomed the EU\u2019s position, calling it \u201ca particularly significant position and a strong signal\u201d ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on 23-24 April, where the UN mission for Western Sahara, MINURSO, is due to be discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said\u00a0Morocco\u2019s proposal is \u201cthe only serious and credible basis\u201d for a lasting settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New partnership push<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kallas also called for the \u201ctimely finalisation\u201d of a broad partnership between the EU and Morocco, covering trade, investment and migration. \u201cI am confident that we will launch this partnership this year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morocco is the EU\u2019s largest trading partner in North Africa and its largest foreign investor, Kallas said. 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