Support for Sovereignty and Autonomy: Chile Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over the Sahara
Chile has affirmed its support for the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara.
In a joint statement issued following talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Chile described the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco in 2007 as “the just, sustainable and mutually acceptable political solution.”
The position was announced during a meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, and his Chilean counterpart, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, in the presence of Chilean President José Antonio Kast.
Support for Moroccan Sovereignty
The joint statement affirmed that Chile “supports the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara region.”
Chile also described the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco in 2007 as “the just, sustainable and mutually acceptable political solution.”
Economic Cooperation in the Moroccan Sahara
The statement noted that Chile had decided to translate its support into bilateral action by working to expand opportunities for economic and commercial partnerships in the Moroccan Sahara region.
The initiative is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries in the fields of investment, trade and productive development.
Support for the UN Security Council Resolution
The statement also said that Chile “welcomes and is committed to UN Security Council Resolution 2797/2025.”
Chile further joined calls for the parties to engage in talks without preconditions, based on Morocco’s autonomy initiative, with the aim of reaching a final political solution acceptable to all parties.
Free Trade Agreement
During the same meeting, the two ministers signed the “terms of reference” for launching negotiations on a free trade agreement between Morocco and Chile.
The step was taken during meetings held as part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and reflects efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in the political, economic and commercial fields.
