PROVINCE REPORT
RABAT: Ecuador has reaffirmed its support for the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the Sahara region, endorsing Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only serious, credible and realistic solution to the decades-long dispute.
The position was announced in a joint statement issued following a meeting between Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes in Rabat.
According to the statement, Ecuador considers the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco in 2007 a viable political framework for achieving a fair and lasting resolution of the Sahara issue while maintaining the region within Moroccan sovereignty.
The two countries also agreed to arrange a visit by Ecuador’s ambassador to Morocco to the Sahara region, reflecting their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic and consular cooperation.
Morocco welcomed the continuation of Ecuador’s consular coverage across the Kingdom, describing it as an important step towards enhancing bilateral relations and communication.
The joint statement also highlighted opportunities to expand economic and trade cooperation in the Sahara region, particularly in investment, productive sectors and commercial partnerships.
The renewed diplomatic understanding is expected to strengthen Morocco-Ecuador relations, open new avenues for economic engagement and promote broader cooperation between Africa and Latin America.
