Bolivia looks forward to setting up a trade office in Dakhla, pearl of Moroccan Sahara, to serve as a hub for the exportation of Bolivian products to African markets.
The Bolivian move was disclosed by foreign minister of this central South America country Héctor Francisco Huanca Gutiérrez during his talks held Wednesday in New York with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
In the joint statement issued following the meeting of two countries foreign ministers, Bolivia said it took note of the Moroccan Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara, describing it as “a possible avenue for advancing negotiations toward a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution.”
The two countries also reaffirmed 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, sustained dialogue and cooperation in various sectors of common interest.
The two countries agreed to strengthen bilateral relations politically and economically. They signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic, official, service and special passports.
