Colombia recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
Colombia has officially announced a major shift in its foreign policy regarding the Western Sahara. Following a sovereign review of the recognition previously granted to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) by the former administration, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has frozen its recognition of the entity.
Under the new administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia explicitly recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara. This decision entails the cessation of all political and diplomatic contact with the SADR, the end of mission exchanges, and the withdrawal of support for the entity in multilateral forums, including the United Nations Security Council, where Colombia currently holds a non-permanent seat.
The Colombian government stated that this reorientation aligns with UN Security Council resolution 2797 (2025) and respects international law. The move is intended to revitalize and strengthen the strategic partnership with Morocco, a partner of nearly fifty years. Future cooperation is expected to expand into sectors such as trade, investment, tourism, food security, and logistics, as well as enhancing Atlantic connectivity.
The policy change has drawn criticism from Sahrawi organizations and regional platforms, which argue that the decision disregards the principle of self-determination and contradicts the 1975 International Court of Justice advisory opinion.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Morocco · Nasser Bourita · Polisario Front · Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic · United Nations
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The decision follows a sovereign review of the recognition previously granted to the SADR by the former Colombian administration. fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Colombia will cease all political or diplomatic contact, mission exchanges, and support for the SADR in multilateral forums, including the UN Security Council. fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The policy change is intended to strengthen the strategic partnership between Colombia and Morocco. fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The policy shift aligns with UN Security Council resolution 2797 (2025) regarding the Sahara issue. fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Colombia recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara. fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Colombia has frozen its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). fr.aldar.ma · www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com · www.taxinews.ma · +3 more