Relationship dossier
Serbia
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Serbia has supported Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara; direct Serbia–Sahrawi government ties are unclear.
Serbia toward Western Sahara
-15Serbia has supported Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara within the UN-led process, aligning with Morocco’s position rather than the Sahrawi independence claim.
Western Sahara toward Serbia
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Serbia has aligned with Morocco’s position on Western Sahara, including support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal within the UN-led process. This represents a strain with the Sahrawi independence position. Information about direct government cooperation between Serbia and the Sahrawi authorities is insufficient to assess their conduct toward Serbia.
Areas of tension
- The dispute between Morocco and the Sahrawi independence movement over Western Sahara’s status, reflected in Serbia’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
Key developments
Serbia and Morocco reaffirmed support for the UN-led process on Western Sahara, with Serbia expressing support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
Major uncertainties
- The extent and current status of direct contacts or agreements between Serbia and the Sahrawi authorities are unclear.
- The practical implications of Serbia’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal are unclear.