The announcement followed discussions between Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and Colombian Vice-President José Manuel Restrepo. During the summit, Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar confirmed the country’s decision to withdraw recognition of the self-proclaimed 'sadr,' effectively aligning its foreign policy with Rabat’s territorial claims.

Vice-President Restrepo characterized the shift as a new chapter for bilateral relations, identifying the Kingdom as Colombia’s primary ally on the African continent. For his part, Nasser Bourita noted that this diplomatic realignment creates a foundation for deeper economic cooperation, leveraging the two countries' respective positions in Africa and Latin America as gateways for trade and investment. Bourita attended the investiture ceremony of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali on behalf of King Mohammed VI, underscoring the political weight Morocco places on this newfound momentum.