Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita signed joint communiqués with his counterparts from Panama, Chile, Sierra Leone and Cabo Verde on Monday in New York, as the four countries reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
The communiqués were signed on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the countries also expressing support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal as a basis for resolving the dispute.
Panama reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire national territory and confirmed that its embassy in Morocco exercises its full consular authority across Moroccan territory. Panama also welcomed the momentum generated by UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and described Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only serious, credible and realistic basis for a political solution.
In the Chilean communiqué, Santiago said it supports Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara, and considers the 2007 autonomy proposal a “just, lasting and mutually acceptable” political solution. Chile also said it would promote economic and trade cooperation opportunities in the Moroccan Sahara.
The meeting between Bourita and Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna was attended by President José Antonio Kast. The two ministers also signed terms of reference to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement between Morocco and Chile.
Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Rahman Swarray reaffirmed his country’s “firm and constant” support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Sahara, while describing the 2007 autonomy proposal as the only serious, credible and realistic basis for a definitive settlement. The two sides also agreed to develop a roadmap for bilateral cooperation, with Swarray expected to visit Morocco in October.
Cabo Verde’s Foreign and Defense Minister Manuel Augusto Lima Amante da Rosa likewise reaffirmed his country’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Sahara, as well as its support for the Moroccan autonomy proposal. He also welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
Resolution 2797, adopted by the Security Council in October 2025, extended the mandate of the UN (MINURSO) until October 31, 2026. The resolution called for a “just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution based on compromise” and supported continued consultations among the parties.
