Rabat – Vice President of El Salvador Felix Ulloa has renewed his support for Morocco’s position over Western Sahara.
Ulloa made his remarks during a meeting on Monday, with Ambassador and Director General of Bilateral Relations and Regional Affairs Fouad Yazourh in San Salvador on Monday.
“Since 2019, El Salvador has strengthened its cooperation relations with Morocco, which were further solidified with the opening of the embassy in Rabat in 2022. These steps have marked an important phase in El Salvador’s foreign policy,” the vice president said.
He said the strengthened ties between the two countries also renewed El Salvador’s commitment to supporting “Morocco’s sovereignty over all of its territory, including the Sahara.”
The Moroccan ambassador shared the same sentiment, stressing the importance of strong ties between the two countries as well as their interest in deepening bilateral cooperation across different fields.
He said both countries are determined to continue promoting peace and respect for sovereignty, expressing Morocco’s commitment to furthering cooperation with El Salvador in trade and commercial sectors.
According to their website, the Observatory of Economic Complexity Morocco exported $13.5 million to El Salvador in 2023. The main products that cover Morocco’s exports include mixed mineral and chemical fertilizers as well as textiles.
According to El Salvador’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, the two countries discussed several topics as part of the 2nd Political Consultations Meeting on Monday.
“This meeting allowed both parties to review the progress of their relationship and identify opportunities to further expand bilateral ties in areas of shared interest, including development cooperation and economic exchanges,” the ministry said.
Deputy Foreign Minister Adriana Mira also expressed satisfaction with ties between the two countries, noting that El Salvador’s strategy focuses on deepening ties with a key partner like Morocco.
“For this reason, we seek to strengthen our bonds of friendship and collaboration, and for this to translate into benefits for the population,” Mira said.
The Salvadoran ministry identified Morocco as one of its main allies in Africa.
“It is the first destination on the continent to receive a Salvadoran embassy, serving as a bridge to bring closer and expand ties with the region,” the ministry added.
