King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a message of congratulations to Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero following his election as President of Colombia. The sovereign expressed his sincere wishes for success in the exercise of his new responsibilities.
The message, reported by the official Moroccan news agency MAP, underscores the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between Morocco and Colombia. King Mohammed VI reiterated his commitment to working together to strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit of both nations.
De la Espriella Otero, a conservative politician and lawyer, won the Colombian presidential election held on June 21, 2026, according to verified election results. He succeeds President Gustavo Petro and will assume office on August 7, 2026.
The congratulatory message is part of standard diplomatic protocol following presidential elections in allied nations.
