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Rabat — Brazil has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s “credible and serious” efforts seeking to find a mutually acceptable political solution to the dispute over Western Sahara with the Moroccan Autonomy Plan.
Brazil’s President of the Federal Senate Rodrigo Otavi Soares Pacheco convyed his country’s position during a meeting today in Rabat with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During a press conference following the meeting, the Brazilian official said: “I am also aware of the seriousness with which the country addresses the issue of the Sahara, which leads Brazil to take a formal position on this matter from the Brazilian government.”
Brazil’s position reflects a diplomatic alignement with Morocco’s stance.
Brazil has never recognized the self-styled Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a fictitious separatist project run by the Polisario Front and backed by Algeria’s regime as well as a few other countries like South Africa.
Brazil’s position signals a clear rejection of separatist claims seeking to undermine Moroco’s territorial integrity.
The position further reinforces Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces and exemplifies the country’s growing support among key international players.
Morocco’s position has been strengthened through significant support from the international community, and King Mohammed VI has repeatedly emphasized the importance of this momentum.
In a speech during the parliament legislative year opening on Friday last week, the King said this growing recognition reveals “the truth.”
“Today, the truth is out, by the Grace of the Almighty. In fact, truth always prevails over any other claims, as do just causes,” he said.
“By the Grace of Almighty God, we have been able to secure the recognition of influential countries which are permanent members of the Security Council, such as the United States of America and France,” the monarch added.
Brazil’s long-standing support for Morocco’s sovereignty
Brazil has repeatedly signaled its position in favor of Morocco’s approach.
In 2023, the Brazilian senate adopted a motion in support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara.
In June of this year, Brazil’s Foreign Ministry commended Morococ’s “serious and credible” efforts to resolve the dispute during a delegation visit to Rabat.
Beyond the Sahara dispute, the Federal Senate President shared his country’s determination to further boost bilateral ties with Rabat.
“As part of the promotion of institutional visits to the Moroccan Parliament and also to the Ministry of Foreign Relations, Morocco is a very important partner for Brazil,” Soares Pacheco said, noting that both countries also face mutual social and environmental challenges.
“Additionally, we share similar climate challenges with Morocco, and we have a shared responsibility to address these issues,” he continued. “In this regard, based on my discussions with the authorities here in Morocco, I have extended an invitation for us to reflect together on environmental matters, including the upcoming climate conference that will take place next year in the state of Pará, Brazil, in the Amazon region.”
Describing Morocco as a very important partner for Brazil, the Brazilian official spoke favorably on the results of the visit.
“I consider this visit to be very productive, and I look forward to receiving feedback from the Presidents of Parliament and His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs,” he said, noting that he aims to see new development in bilateral ties between the two countries — including the announcement of a direct flight between Casablanca and São Paulo.
He said that the decision “has been announced as a possibility for December of this year,” and “could facilitate integration between the two countries.”
Both Morocco and Brazil are also keen to further boost their ties across all levels, including trade, as they seek to build on their already strong foundation.
One of these key partnerships is the strategic cooperation between Brazil and OCP, which enables the South American country to benefit from Morocco’s expertise in phosphate production.
This cooperation also gives Morocco access to Brazil’s growing markets.
In addition, Brazil also positions itself as a potential partner for Morocco in the defense industries.
With Brazil’s 8,000 km and Morocco’s 3,500 km coastline, the two countries are also potentially expanding their cooperation to the maritime sector as well as trade.
