In a significant diplomatic turnaround, Colombia has officially recognized Morocco's sovereignty over its southern territories, a move that is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations between Rabat and Bogotá. This announcement was made during a meeting between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo, alongside Foreign Relations Minister Omar Bola Escobar, who confirmed Colombia's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over its territory. This shift marks a clear change in Bogotá's stance on the issue and adds momentum to Morocco's territorial unity within Latin America.
The Colombian government has also decided to withdraw its recognition of the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Bourita characterized this decision as a "historic" one, which is anticipated to provide a strong boost to bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Restrepo described the move as a fresh start in Moroccan-Colombian relations, emphasizing that Morocco serves as Colombia's primary ally in Africa and expressing Colombia's desire to establish a strategic partnership with the kingdom.
This development is part of Morocco's ongoing diplomatic efforts in recent years, which have successfully expanded the number of countries supporting its autonomy proposal under Moroccan sovereignty. It also enhances the visibility of the Western Sahara issue on the political and economic agendas of influential nations across various regions.
As reported by ina.iq.
