Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, has pledged to support Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces, according to a statement released Tuesday by her office. The commitment was made during a meeting with Moroccan officials, though specific details of the encounter were not disclosed.
The statement marks a shift in Peru's stance on the Western Sahara dispute, as previous administrations had maintained a more neutral position. Fujimori, who won the June 2026 presidential election, is set to take office later this month.
Morocco has long sought international recognition of its claim over Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony. The United Nations considers it a non-self-governing territory, with the Polisario Front advocating for independence. Fujimori's pledge aligns Peru with a growing number of countries that have expressed support for Morocco's position.
No further details were provided about the timing or implementation of this policy shift. The statement did not mention any conditions or specific steps Peru would take to operationalize its support.
