Moroccan Deputy Speaker Engages in Talks with Costa Rican Foreign Minister
On March 27, 2026, the Deputy Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Mr. Abdellah Fassi Fihri, held significant discussions with the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Mr. Arnoldo André Tinoco, during his working visit to Morocco. This meeting, which took place at the parliament building in Rabat, underscores the robust and deep-rooted relationship between Morocco and Costa Rica, anchored in mutual respect, dialogue, and trust. Mr. Fassi Fihri took the opportunity to emphasize the promising prospects for further collaboration, indicating a collective desire to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
During the discussions, Mr. Fassi Fihri congratulated Minister Tinoco on the successful elections recently held in Costa Rica, which he described as a reinforcement of the country's democratic journey, showcasing its status as a beacon of stability and security in Central America. He reiterated Morocco's strong commitment to advancing cooperation with Costa Rica, highlighting its strategic partnership within the Central American region.
This meeting also served as a vital platform for Mr. Fassi Fihri to brief the Costa Rican diplomatic representative on the latest developments regarding Morocco's territorial integrity, particularly in light of the recent United Nations resolution 2797. He reaffirmed that Morocco's autonomy initiative, proposed in 2007, remains the only credible and viable solution for the resolution of this regional conflict.
In the realm of parliamentary diplomacy, Mr. Fassi Fihri advocated for strengthened collaboration between the legislative bodies of both nations. He proposed activating parliamentary friendship groups and organizing mutual visits to exchange experiences and best practices among parliamentarians, fostering deeper ties and understanding.
In response, Minister Tinoco commended Morocco's progress across various fields and expressed optimism that his visit would solidify and enhance the cooperative relationships between the two countries. Regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, he echoed that Morocco's autonomy initiative represents the most suitable, serious, credible, and realistic foundation for achieving a political resolution to the regional dispute.
This significant meeting was also attended by the Costa Rican Ambassador to Morocco, Ms. Adriana Bolaños Argueta, further emphasizing the importance of diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
As reported by alaan.ma.
