Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, has confirmed her future government's commitment to Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces, including Western Sahara. The announcement was made by her office following a meeting with Moroccan officials.
The statement aligns Peru with a growing number of Latin American countries that have recognized Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara as a credible and serious solution to the long-standing dispute. The plan, proposed by Morocco in 2007, offers broad autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.
This position marks a continuation of the policy shift initiated by the previous Peruvian government under President Dina Boluarte, which had already expressed support for Morocco's stance. The confirmation from Fujimori's team solidifies this bilateral alignment ahead of her taking office.
The move is seen as a diplomatic win for Morocco, which has been actively seeking to expand recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara, particularly among nations in Africa and Latin America. The United Nations continues to view Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory pending a political solution.
