Rabat: Morocco and Paraguay are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership level, as emphasized by Morocco’s Foreign Minister following a meeting with Paraguayan Foreign Minister, Rub©n Ramrez Lezcano. The strategic partnership is underpinned by the vision of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Paraguay’s President Santiago Pe±a, focusing on structured political dialogue, multisectoral cooperation, and a shared understanding of regional and international challenges.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the visit of Minister Lezcano to Morocco is indicative of a growing political momentum between the two nations. This visit underscores Paraguay’s openness to the African continent, particularly highlighted by the opening of its embassy in Rabat and the imminent inauguration of a consulate general in Dakhla. This move is seen as a symbolic step that reinforces the partnership and adherence to the African continental dynamic.
Morocco’s Foreign Minister lauded Paraguay’s support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative regarding the Moroccan Sahara, describing it as the only serious basis for resolving the dispute. He noted that Paraguay’s stance makes it a respected ally in Latin America. The Minister also commended the reforms in Paraguay under President Pe±a, aimed at enhancing social justice, economic prosperity, and active diplomacy, which bolster Paraguay’s role in regional and international arenas.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to a multilateral inclusive diplomacy founded on legitimacy and mutual responsibility. Morocco’s Foreign Minister praised Paraguay’s active participation in MERCOSUR and its dedication to strengthening the relationship between Morocco and the regional bloc, aligning with a South-South cooperation vision based on solidarity and complementarity.
Both nations are determined to enhance trade relations, with discussions underway on bilateral trade agreements that aim to extend to the Kingdom and MERCOSUR. The visit is seen as a step towards consolidating the exemplary partnership between Morocco and Paraguay, with plans for high-level bilateral meetings to further strengthen their ties.