The Plurinational State of Bolivia expressed its readiness to open a diplomatic representation in Rabat, as well as a “trade office in the city of Dakhla, which will serve as a platform for Bolivian products to access African markets.”
The announcement was made in a joint communiqué adopted by Bolivian Foreign Minister, Héctor Francisco Huanca Gutiérrez, and his Moroccan peer, Nasser Bourita, following talks Wednesday at United Nations headquarters on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Bolivia took note of “the Autonomy Proposal presented by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007” and stated that it considers the proposal “a possible avenue for advancing negotiations toward a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution.”
The two countries also reaffirmed “their commitment to the fundamental principles of international law, particularly respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.”
They welcomed the opening of a new chapter in their bilateral relations, based on the principles of political pragmatism, mutual respect, solidarity, and reciprocal benefits stemming from sustained dialogue and cooperation in various areas of common interest, for the benefit of their brotherly peoples.
Morocco and Bolivia also “committed to intensifying high-level political dialogue and establishing a renewed institutional framework to support their shared aspirations for a more structured, dynamic and forward-looking relationship.”
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two ministers signed an agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, service and special passports, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding between the diplomatic academies of the two countries.