Chile's Support for Morocco's Territorial Integrity
On September 21, 2026, Chile officially recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the entire territory of the Kingdom, including the disputed region of Western Sahara. This declaration was made during a joint statement issued after discussions between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna, which took place in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was also attended by Chile's President, José Antonio Kast.
The joint statement emphasized Chile's commitment to support Morocco's territorial claims and highlighted the 2007 autonomy proposal from Morocco as a fair, sustainable, and mutually acceptable political solution to the ongoing dispute. Additionally, the Chilean government expressed its intention to translate this support into actionable bilateral relations by promoting economic and commercial cooperation opportunities in the Moroccan Sahara region, thereby strengthening investment, trade, and productive development ties.
International Cooperation and Political Resolution
Furthermore, Chile commended the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797/2025 and aligned itself with calls for all parties involved to engage in unconditional negotiations based on Morocco's autonomy proposal. The goal is to reach a definitive political solution that is acceptable to all stakeholders involved in the issue. During this significant meeting, both ministers also signed terms of reference to initiate negotiations for a free trade agreement between Morocco and Chile, indicating a deeper commitment to bilateral relations.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
