In Rabat on Tuesday, María Catalina Del Real Mihovilovic, who chairs the Chile-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group, publicly reaffirmed her group’s unwavering support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 concerning the Moroccan Sahara. Following her discussions with Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, she told reporters that this resolution firmly establishes the autonomy plan as a “serious and enduring solution” to the ongoing dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.

Ms. Del Real Mihovilovic underscored that the friendship group, which comprises members from diverse political factions, stands in full endorsement of this crucial resolution.

Furthermore, she highlighted the significant economic complementarities existing between Chile and Morocco, notably within the agricultural domain. She emphasized the critical role of Moroccan fertilizers for Chilean agriculture, while also noting Chile’s position as a prominent exporter of strategic minerals like copper and lithium, which are indispensable for Morocco’s rapidly expanding automotive industry.

The Chilean delegation similarly stressed its nation’s keen interest in forging strategic alliances with the Kingdom across various other sectors, including seawater desalination, technological innovation, and tourism.

Ms. Del Real Mihovilovic also pointed out that the Chilean parliamentary delegation’s visit to the Kingdom coincides with a dual celebration: the 65th anniversary of the establishment of friendly relations between the two countries, and the 22nd anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s historic visit to Chile. She affirmed that Chile’s foreign policy is fundamentally a “state policy,” asserting that their nation’s bond with Morocco rises above partisan political affiliations.