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<p>The UK notes the UN legal view from 2002, which stated that commercial activity
in Western Sahara (including the exploration for, and exploitation of natural resources)
is not inherently illegal but must not disregard the interests and wishes of the people
of Western Sahara. We also note the European Court of Justice ruling of December 2016
on the applicability of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement to Western Sahara. The
Association Agreement was subsequently amended to comply with the ruling following
EU consultations with a wide spectrum of Western Saharan representatives, stake-holders,
civil society, and other organisations. The UK-Morocco Association Agreement replicates
the effects of the existing EU-Morocco Association Agreement, including on the current
territorial application and products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls
by customs authorities of Morocco.</p>
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