Peru affirms backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan for Western Sahara

During a meeting with Morocco’s Ambassador to Peru, Amin Chaoudri, Peru’s president-elect Keiko Fujimori received a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI following her electoral victory. The encounter also served to underscore the incoming Peruvian administration’s commitment to supporting Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces.

In a statement from her office, Fujimori reaffirmed her full alignment with UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which endorses the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the foundation for a lasting solution to the regional dispute over Western Sahara. The resolution’s framework aims to bring a definitive conclusion to the long-standing conflict.

King Mohammed VI, in his congratulatory note to Fujimori, praised the trust placed in her by the Peruvian people to advance progress and prosperity. The monarch highlighted the strong historical ties between Morocco and Peru, rooted in deep friendship, mutual respect, and shared values. He expressed his determination to collaborate closely with the Peruvian president to elevate bilateral relations into a robust multidimensional partnership, benefiting both nations.