Rabat, November 10 (TNA) Ecuador has expressed support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, in a joint communiqué issued after talks in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes.
Ecuador described Morocco’s 2007 autonomy initiative as the “only serious, credible and realistic solution” for achieving a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political settlement to the dispute.
Diplomatic and Consular Support
The communiqué said Ecuador considers genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty to be the most feasible solution to the issue. Quito also announced that its ambassador to Morocco will visit the Sahara region, reflecting its support at the diplomatic, economic and consular levels.
Ecuador will maintain consular coverage across the entire Moroccan territory, including the southern provinces. Morocco welcomed the move, describing it as a tangible expression of Quito’s position on the country’s territorial integrity.
Economic Cooperation Planned
The two countries also agreed to promote economic and commercial cooperation in Morocco’s southern provinces. The communiqué said the initiative would open prospects for African economies and strengthen ties in investment, trade and productive development.
Morocco and Ecuador also signed a cooperation roadmap for 2026–2028, intended to deepen and diversify bilateral relations. The two ministers welcomed the framework as a basis for expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Broader Diplomatic Shift
Ecuador’s renewed position adds to a growing list of countries backing Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the basis for resolving the Sahara dispute. The announcement follows high-level talks in Rabat and is expected to shape future diplomatic and economic engagement between the two countries.
The joint statement underscores Quito’s effort to align its diplomatic stance with Morocco’s position while expanding practical cooperation in trade, investment and regional development.