On Monday, the Peruvian Congress urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Sahara, considering it the only serious and credible solution to end the conflict.
In a memorandum overwhelmingly approved, Congress called on Peruvian diplomacy to encourage the international community to back this initiative while promoting dialogue and cooperation as key mechanisms for a definitive resolution of the dispute.
The document highlights that the conflict has hindered development and integration in the Maghreb region. It urges the concerned parties to resume roundtable discussions in good faith and to keep negotiation channels open under the auspices of the United Nations, within a framework of mutual respect, trust, and commitment.
The preamble of the memorandum, presented by lawmakers María del Carmen Alva Prieto and Ernesto Bustamante Donayre, states that the international community views Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only serious and viable basis for a fair and lasting resolution to the decades-long conflict.
Members of Congress emphasized that this initiative enhances regional stability and guarantees the rights and freedoms of local populations while respecting Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
They also pointed out that over 120 countries, including Spain, the United States, France, Brazil, and Chile, have expressed their support for the initiative, recognizing its contribution to peace and development in North Africa.
The memorandum concludes by highlighting the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming the necessity of a political solution based on autonomy under Moroccan rule. It also recalls UN Security Council Resolution 2756, adopted on October 30, 2024, which acknowledges Morocco’s achievements and ongoing efforts to bring a final and peaceful settlement to the dispute.
The document asserts that Peru, as a nation committed to respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, should support Morocco’s autonomy initiative.
