Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, represented King Mohammed VI at the inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president, Abelardo De la Espriella, held on August 7, 2026, in Cali, Colombia. The event marked the formal transfer of presidential power in the South American nation.
Bourita's presence underscored the ongoing diplomatic ties between Morocco and Colombia. The visit also carried symbolic weight given Colombia's historical stance on the Western Sahara dispute. Colombia had maintained an embassy for the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) since April, making it the only declared supporter of the Polisario Front to hold a seat on the UN Security Council at the time.
According to reports, the Moroccan delegation's participation aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss mutual interests. The inauguration was attended by numerous foreign dignitaries, reflecting Colombia's active role in regional and international affairs.
As of the date of the ceremony, no official statements from the Moroccan or Colombian governments had been released regarding potential shifts in Colombia's foreign policy toward the Western Sahara issue. The event proceeded without major incidents.
