Meeting on the sidelines of the 16th Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), the two officials highlighted the close ties uniting the parliaments of both countries, rooted in dialogue, solidarity, and mutual respect.
Mr. Ould Errachid expressed his “deep gratitude for the warm and fraternal welcome” extended to the strong Moroccan parliamentary delegation invited to EuroLat, emphasizing that this visit to Peru aims to “revive and strengthen cooperative ties between our two friendly nations.”
He also underscored the renewed momentum characterizing political relations between Morocco and Peru since His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s historic 2004 visit to Peru—“the first visit of an Arab and African head of state to the country,” which he described as “a major turning point in strengthening bilateral ties and opening new prospects for South-South cooperation, a strategic choice led by His Majesty the King.”
On the parliamentary cooperation front, Mr. Ould Errachid highlighted the Peruvian Congress’s consistent support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and its efforts to reach a final solution to the artificial dispute over the Sahara.
He welcomed Monday’s adoption—on the sidelines of EuroLat—of a motion by the Peruvian Congress calling on the executive branch to support Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
For his part, Congress President Eduardo Salhuana emphasized the convergence of views between the Peruvian and Moroccan parliaments, announcing an upcoming visit to Morocco to consolidate their strong legislative ties.
He expressed hope that his visit would contribute to enhancing economic and trade relations between Peru and Morocco.
Regarding Peru’s position on the Sahara issue, Mr. Salhuana noted that a majority of Peruvian congress members support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the southern provinces, seeing it as a way to foster development efforts in the region.
He also expressed interest in benefiting from Morocco’s experience in port management, investment diversification, and overall economic development.
Earlier, First Vice-President of the House of Councillors, Mr. Abdelkader Salama, took part in a meeting of regional parliamentary organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean. He stated that the Moroccan legislative institution maintains strong relations with its counterparts in Latin America, Asia, and Europe, and aims to transform these into a strategic partnership based on dialogue, fruitful cooperation, and mutual respect.
Mr. Salama emphasized that it is no coincidence that Morocco occupies a central place in the architecture of South-South cooperation, while also contributing to a new North-South cooperation model based on fairer and more equitable principles.
In today’s sensitive and complex international context, he added, parliamentary diplomacy is increasingly becoming a key player in defending just causes, promoting a culture of dialogue, and highlighting successful development paths.
The Moroccan parliamentary delegation also held a meeting with Ms. Maricarmen Alva, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Peruvian Congress.