Morocco-Peru: House of Councillors and Peruvian Congress Resolved to Strengthen Parliamentary Ties

Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, and Eduardo Salhuana Cavides, President of Peru’s Congress, reaffirmed on Monday in Lima the commitment of both legislative institutions to strengthen parliamentary relations between Morocco and Peru.  

During a meeting on the sidelines of the 16th Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), the two leaders recalled the close ties binding the parliaments of both countries, rooted in dialogue, solidarity, and mutual respect.  

Ould Errachid expressed his “deep gratitude for the warm and fraternal welcome” extended to the large Moroccan parliamentary delegation invited to EuroLat, adding that this visit to Peru would “reinvigorate and strengthen cooperation between our two friendly nations.”  

He took the opportunity to “commend the quality of the historic and robust relations that have united the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Peru for nearly half a century of fruitful exchanges,” noting that the two countries have “forged strong bonds and exceptional friendship underpinned by a shared vision, grounded in common values and principles.”  

Ould Errachid emphasized “the renewed momentum characterizing political relations between our two countries (…) since the historic 2004 visit of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Peru,” recalling that this marked “the first visit by an Arab and African head of state to Peru, which undeniably marked a pivotal turning point in bolstering bilateral relations and establishing new prospects for South-South cooperation—a priority championed by His Majesty the King.”  

Addressing parliamentary cooperation, Ould Errachid highlighted “the unwavering support of the Peruvian Congress for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve a definitive resolution to this artificial dispute.”  

He welcomed the Peruvian Congress’ adoption of a motion on Monday—coinciding with the House of Councillors’ participation in EuroLat—urging Peru’s executive branch to endorse Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.  

For his part, Eduardo Salhuana, President of Peru’s Congress, underscored the alignment of views between his institution and Morocco’s parliament, announcing an upcoming visit to the Kingdom to consolidate these close ties with Moroccan legislators.  

Salhuana expressed hope that his visit would enhance economic and trade relations between Peru and Morocco.  

Regarding Peru’s Congress backing Morocco’s Sahara position, Salhuana stated that a majority of Peruvian lawmakers support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the southern provinces to “advance development efforts in the region.”  

He also voiced interest in leveraging Morocco’s expertise in port management, investment diversification, and broader economic development.  

Earlier, Abdekader Salama, First Vice-President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, participated in a meeting of Latin American and Caribbean regional parliamentary organizations. He noted that Morocco’s legislative body maintains strong ties with counterparts in Latin America, Asia, and Europe and aspires to transform these relations into a “strategic partnership based on dialogue, fruitful cooperation, and mutual respect.”  

Salama emphasized that “Morocco’s central role in South-South partnership architecture—and its simultaneous contribution to shaping a new North-South cooperation model grounded in fairer, more equitable principles—is no coincidence.”  

Against an intensely sensitive and complex global backdrop, he added, “parliamentary diplomacy, in its diverse forms, has emerged as an increasingly impactful force in advocating just causes, consolidating a culture of dialogue, and promoting successful development pathways.”  

Separately, the Moroccan parliamentary delegation met with Maricarmen Alva, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Peru’s Congress.