From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 10s
Ecuador Supports Morocco's Sahara Sovereignty
Ecuador backs Morocco's claim to Western Sahara and signs visa deal for Ecuadorians.
In brief
Ecuador backs Morocco's claim to Western Sahara and signs visa deal for Ecuadorians. Ecuador supports Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and signed a visa exemption agreement for Ecuadorians with ordinary passports effective after Morocco completes internal procedures. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Ecuador's Support for Morocco
Ecuador said it supports Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara within relevant UN resolutions.
“Ecuador said it supports Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region, known as Western Sahara, within the relevant United Nations resolutions”
Visa Exemption Agreement
Ecuador signed a visa exemption agreement for Ecuadorians with ordinary passports effective after Morocco completes internal procedures.
“Ecuadorians with ordinary passports are to be exempt from visas once Morocco finishes its procedures, up to a month”
Cooperation Roadmap
Morocco and Ecuador agreed to a cooperation roadmap for 2026 to 2028.
“For 2026 to 2028, both countries agreed to a cooperation roadmap to make travel easier for Ecuadorians and widen cooperation”
Trade and Fertilizer
Morocco plans to donate 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Ecuador and both sides want lower duties on some Ecuadorian goods.
“Morocco also said it is interested in donating 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Ecuador”
Embassy Opening
Morocco will open its embassy in Quito, Ecuador's capital.
“Morocco announced the coming opening of its embassy in Quito, Ecuador’s capital”
Sahara Sovereignty Context
Morocco controls most of Western Sahara, a desert territory on the Atlantic coast.
“Morocco controls most of Western Sahara, a desert territory on the Atlantic coast that it calls its southern provinces”
Autonomy Proposal
Morocco proposed in 2007 that Western Sahara would govern itself under Moroccan sovereignty.
“Morocco proposed in 2007 that the Sahara region would govern itself under Moroccan sovereignty”
US Position
The US government has supported Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara since December 2020.
“The US government recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the territory in December 2020”
What it means
Ecuador supports Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and signed a visa exemption agreement for Ecuadorians with ordinary passports effective after Morocco completes internal procedures.
