Ljubljana, Slovenia — Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar hosted Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, on Friday for high-level discussions centered on expanding bilateral economic cooperation and addressing major international challenges, including the situations in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Western Sahara.
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The meeting emphasized the shared ambition to strengthen economic integration between Slovenia and Morocco, particularly in key sectors such as renewable energy, logistics, and technology. Both countries affirmed their commitment to advancing trade and investment opportunities as part of a broader strategic partnership.
Alongside economic matters, the talks also delved into the evolving global landscape. The leaders exchanged views on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reaffirming the importance of multilateral diplomacy in resolving such conflicts.
A major highlight of the day came during a joint press conference held in Ljubljana, where Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon reiterated her country’s support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy initiative for Western Sahara. She described the plan as a “good basis for a final solution” to the regional conflict and praised Morocco’s “serious and credible efforts” to resolve the issue.
“Speaking at a press conference following a meeting in the Slovenian capital with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, Fajon also praised Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to settle the Moroccan Sahara issue,” the Slovenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Fajon reaffirmed Slovenia’s position as expressed in the Joint Declaration adopted during her official visit to Rabat on June 11, 2024. That declaration, both ministers agreed, serves as the benchmark for the renewed momentum in bilateral relations and formalizes Slovenia’s stance on the Moroccan Sahara.
In a statement following the talks, Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the declaration “serves as a reference point for the new momentum in bilateral relations and reflects Slovenia’s stance on the regional conflict concerning the Moroccan Sahara.”
The two foreign ministers also underlined the central role of the United Nations in resolving the Western Sahara issue. They reaffirmed their support for the exclusivity of the UN-led political process and expressed their backing for relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including the latest, Resolution 2756 (2024).
Fajon further reiterated Slovenia’s long-standing commitment to a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution based on compromise, in accordance with UN-led efforts.
The day’s meetings marked a significant step forward in Moroccan-Slovenian ties, not only economically but also diplomatically, as both countries strengthen their coordination on pressing global issues and regional stability.
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