Morocco and Ecuador Reaffirm Their Shared Commitment to Further Strengthening Their Bilateral Relations.
In a joint Communiqué shared following talks between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita and Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Mr. Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes, the two ministers placed particular emphasis on reinforcing economic cooperation.
In this regard, the two ministers welcomed signing the 2026-2028 Roadmap for Cooperation, a framework to strengthen and diversify bilateral cooperation and inject new momentum into the friendly bonds between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Ecuador.
They also lauded the expressed commitment to reduce customs duties on some Ecuadorian products, the list of which will be determined by mutual agreement, in order to help expand access for Ecuadorian exports to the Moroccan market and diversify trade between the two countries.
In addition, the two ministers welcomed inking the Visa Waiver Agreement for Ecuadorian nationals holding ordinary passports, which will facilitate their travel to Morocco and promote exchanges between the societies of the two countries.
The two officials also spoke of developing partnerships in the fields of agribusiness, energy transition, renewable energy, and the decarbonization of the economy, as essential drivers of sustainable and resilient development.
Regarding economic and trade relations, the two ministers pledged to strengthen such ties and agreed on holding the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), which Ecuador proposes to host virtually in its capacity as the host country.
On this occasion, Bourita and Pesantes commended quality discussions and expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of this meeting, which reflect common viewpoints and shared commitment to upgrading bilateral relations, based on mutual interests and a shared vision of major global issues and international cooperation.
