The Peruvian government has appointed former Foreign Minister Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Mackay as its ambassador to Morocco. This appointment was made by presidential decree, published in the Peruvian official gazette on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and signed by President Keiko Fujimori. Rodríguez Mackay previously served as Foreign Minister under President Pedro Castillo from August 2022. His experience as head of Peruvian diplomacy lasted only about a month due to disagreements with the president over foreign policy directions.
Rodríguez Mackay resigned after a disagreement with President Castillo over the country's stance on the Polisario Front. Shortly after his resignation, in August 2022, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry announced the withdrawal of Peru's recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This move was made in respect of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and in support of the Moroccan autonomy plan. This decision marked a significant shift in Peru's position on the Western Sahara issue.
In September 2023, Peru suspended diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. However, Peru continued to support UN efforts to find a political solution to the conflict based on UN principles. On September 24, 2026, Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espa met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in New York. During their talks, Espa expressed Peru's support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara.
Espa also voiced support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a fair, lasting, and acceptable solution to all parties. He emphasized Peru's full commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted in October 2025. This resolution gave new momentum to the political process based on the Moroccan initiative. Rodríguez Mackay's appointment as ambassador is seen as a reinforcement of these diplomatic efforts.
The appointment of Rodríguez Mackay as ambassador to Morocco reflects Peru's desire to strengthen its bilateral relations with Morocco. It also underscores Peru's commitment to supporting Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The move is expected to enhance cooperation between the two countries on regional and international issues.
Rodríguez Mackay's background in diplomacy and his previous experience as Foreign Minister make him well-suited for the role of ambassador to Morocco. His appointment is likely to facilitate closer ties between Peru and Morocco, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, and security. The two countries have been working to expand their bilateral cooperation in recent years.
The diplomatic relations between Peru and Morocco have been developing steadily, with both countries seeking to expand their cooperation in various fields. The appointment of Rodríguez Mackay as ambassador is expected to give a new impetus to these relations. Key areas of cooperation may include trade, tourism, and security.
Key points
- Peru appoints former Foreign Minister Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Mackay as ambassador to Morocco
- Rodríguez Mackay previously served as Foreign Minister under President Pedro Castillo
- Peru supports Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara
