Ecuador backs Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, plans ambassador’s visit

Ecuador has shown its backing for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region and announced that its ambassador will pay a visit there. This stance was confirmed in a joint statement after discussions in Rabat on Monday between Morocco's Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, and Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes.

The communiqué emphasized that Ecuador supports Morocco's claim to the entirety of its territory, including the Sahara. It also endorsed Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan, describing it as the "only serious, credible, and realistic solution" for achieving a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political resolution. Ecuador further deemed "genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty" as the "most feasible solution" for resolving the dispute.

The joint statement stated that Ecuador would express its support through bilateral actions, such as an ambassador's visit to the Sahara. Additionally, Ecuador highlighted its ongoing consular presence in the region as part of its diplomatic, economic, and consular role. Morocco welcomed this position. In addition to diplomatic efforts, Ecuador committed to fostering economic and commercial collaboration in the area.

The statement outlined the plan to boost investment, trade, and productive growth, as well as facilitate deeper ties between Ecuador's sectors and the African continent.