New york: Suriname has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and the autonomy plan as the “only basis” for a political solution. This stance was articulated in a joint communiqu© signed by Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation, Melvin Bouva, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The signing followed discussions on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the communiqu© highlights the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, noting that the Republic of Suriname had previously opened an embassy in Rabat and a consulate general in Dakhla in May 2022. This move aims to enhance diplomatic and cooperative ties between the two nations.
The Surinamese minister expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his vision of South-South cooperation, which is characterized by mutual respect, efficiency, solidarity, and pragmatism. He emphasized the significance of this Royal Vision in promoting sustainable development in the Caribbean region through tangible socio-economic projects.