Bolivia suspends its recognition of the “SADR”

Tuesday 24 February 2026 - 11:30

By: Sahili Aya

Bolivia suspends its recognition of the “SADR”

Bolivia has announced the suspension of its recognition of the so-called “SADR.” This position was expressed in a statement issued following a telephone conversation held on Monday between Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, and his Bolivian counterpart, Fernando Aramayo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

“The Plurinational State of Bolivia, acting in full conformity with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025) and reaffirming its support for the political process conducted under the auspices of the United Nations, has carried out a sovereign review of its foreign policy. Following this review, Bolivia has decided to suspend its diplomatic relations with the entity referred to as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and to end all official contact with it, noting that it is not recognized as a member state of the United Nations,” the statement reads.

The communiqué adds that this decision reflects Bolivia’s intention to contribute constructively to international efforts aimed at reaching a realistic, pragmatic, and lasting political solution based on compromise, in accordance with parameters established by the United Nations.

The suspension of recognition of the “SADR” by Bolivia opens a new chapter in relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Latin American country.

According to the statement, both countries also agreed to restore diplomatic relations and initiate the necessary procedures to establish resident diplomatic missions in La Paz and Rabat.