New York, October 4, 2026 – The Europe Today: Ecuador has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, describing the initiative as the “only serious, credible and realistic” proposal for achieving a lasting settlement to the longstanding regional dispute.
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York on Friday, Ecuador’s representative said the country supports the Moroccan autonomy proposal in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
The Ecuadorian representative also reaffirmed the country’s support for the UN-led political process and the efforts of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his Personal Envoy to facilitate a definitive political settlement of the issue.
Ecuador called on all parties to engage in negotiations in good faith and without preconditions, on the basis of the Moroccan initiative, with the objective of reaching a definitive and mutually acceptable solution to the dispute.
Ecuador’s renewed position builds on its previous support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan. In April 2026, Quito reaffirmed that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty represented a feasible framework for resolving the dispute and expressed support for the UN-led political process.
The latest development comes amid expanding diplomatic and economic relations between Morocco and Ecuador. The two countries have taken steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and development, including a memorandum of understanding signed in May to promote mutual investment, facilitate trade and enhance cooperation between economic operators.
Morocco and Ecuador have also intensified cooperation in the field of South-South development, with Moroccan institutions participating in Ecuadorian initiatives focused on innovation, technology, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.
Ecuador’s reaffirmation further underscores the growing international attention surrounding Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as efforts continue under UN auspices to achieve a lasting and mutually acceptable political settlement to the Western Sahara issue.
