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Colombia Western Sahara

Relationship assessment

Colombia restored recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2022; practical bilateral cooperation is unclear.

Colombia toward Western Sahara

+15

Colombia restored recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and diplomatic relations in 2022, after withdrawing recognition in 2001. The recognition is a concrete expression of political support, but the scope of subsequent cooperation is unclear.

Western Sahara toward Colombia

Not assessed

Overall relationship

Not assessed
How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Colombia recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 1985, withdrew recognition in 2001, and restored recognition and diplomatic relations in 2022. This represents meaningful Colombian political support for Sahrawi self-determination, though the scope of practical bilateral cooperation is unclear. Western Sahara remains a disputed territory.

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