Algerian Diplomatic Defeat: Once again, Algerian diplomacy has suffered a resounding defeat in its repeated attempts to legitimize its Polisario movement.
Following the growing international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and the increasing number of countries and organizations supporting Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the region, Algeria has reverted to tactics of forgery and diplomatic thuggery in a desperate attempt to achieve illusory victories to present to the Algerian people.
Amid the international scandal that has tarnished the image of the Algerian military regime—after it falsified the identity of a Polisario member and assisted him in infiltrating the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)—Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Yoichi Fukasawa, reaffirmed that Japan does not recognize the so-called “Sahrawi Republic.” He clarified that “the presence of an unrecognized entity has no bearing on Japan’s position.”
During a meeting on Friday, an Algerian delegate illegally placed a sign bearing the name “Sahrawi Republic” without the permission or approval of the host country. This prompted immediate intervention by Japanese officials following a physical assault on a Moroccan diplomat by a member of the Algerian delegation inside the meeting room.
In an official statement, Deputy Foreign Minister Fukasawa reiterated Japan’s stance against the participation of any unrecognized entity. He emphasized that TICAD’s primary focus is on development and cooperation, not political conflicts.
“TICAD has played a crucial role in promoting development in Africa through dialogue and international cooperation for over 30 years,” Fukasawa stated, stressing the importance of avoiding discussions that hinder progress. He added, “We must respect differing viewpoints and aim to achieve the expected outcomes. We are committed to conducting constructive and smooth discussions to reach positive results.” He also called for cooperation to keep the forum focused on its developmental objectives.
Japan also confirmed that invitations to the summit must be signed by Japan, and that participation is limited to officially recognized countries not subject to African Union sanctions.
Algeria’s attempt is part of a series of desperate efforts to disrupt international forums, including TICAD, by imposing its fictitious Polisario entity, which it supports, hosts, and advocates for on the global stage.
Representatives of the Polisario usually attend such events under Algerian cover, using forged diplomatic passports, making it difficult for host countries to identify them.
We are thus witnessing a systematic fraud operation that targets Morocco’s national security and the credibility of numerous countries worldwide.
For decades, the Algerian regime has hosted representatives of the Polisario—an organization with questionable ties to various terrorist groups—within its embassies worldwide. This allows these individuals to operate under Algerian diplomatic cover worldwide, promoting Algeria’s expansionist agenda.
The incident at the TICAD meeting in Japan’s capital demonstrates that the diplomacy of the Algerian military regime poses a significant threat to the safety and security of official representatives from all countries. Tolerating the violence and forgery perpetrated by the Algerian regime does not serve the interests of the international community and its institutions.
The tactics of forgery and deceit primarily undermine the credibility of all nations and have caused diplomatic embarrassment that, on several occasions, escalated into major crises engineered by the Algerian military regime and executed by its obedient diplomacy under the generals’ orders.
