Enlightened Partisan Diplomacy: Nabil Benabdallah on Strategic Tour in Venezuela and Cuba to Defend the National Cause
In a move both clear-sighted and courageous, Nabil Benabdallah, Secretary-General of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), began on Thursday, May 22, 2025, a politically significant working visit to Latin America, with key stops in Caracas and Havana. This bold initiative is part of a firm commitment to the National Cause: the defense of the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco, particularly in the context of international discussions surrounding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara.
Amid a geopolitical landscape marked by shifting alliances and South-South influence dynamics, this tour represents a complementary form of Partisan Diplomacy, aligned with royal directives and the official diplomacy led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It underscores the vital role patriotic Moroccan political parties like the PPS can play in raising political awareness and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position with international partners.
In Caracas, Mr. Benabdallah held high-level talks with Venezuelan officials, aimed at deepening bilateral dialogue and promoting a more objective and balanced understanding of developments on the ground in the Moroccan Sahara. In Cuba—a country historically associated with rigid positions on this issue—the PPS leader aims to open new perspectives through a respectful, attentive, and well-reasoned approach in support of the Autonomy Proposal under national sovereignty.
This tour also highlights Mr. Benabdallah’s ability to combine partisan engagement, a progressive vision, and unwavering loyalty to the supreme interests of the Nation. It reflects a long-standing tradition of the Party of Progress and Socialism: that of a patriotic and clear-eyed left, deeply attached to the Kingdom’s fundamental principles.
Through this parallel diplomatic effort, Morocco strengthens its moral and political presence on the Latin American stage by investing in the arena of ideas, convictions, and strategic alliances. It sends a strong signal to the world: the defense of the Moroccan Sahara is not the responsibility of just one ministry or institution, but a national consensus passionately carried by all the living forces of the country.
In this respect, Nabil Benabdallah’s initiative deserves full recognition and attention: it expands the circles of support for Morocco’s foremost national cause and reaffirms that, in all its political diversity, Morocco speaks with one voice when it comes to its territorial integrity.
