U.S. reiterates its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and supports Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute.

Rubio made the remarks at meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Washington on Tuesday, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

The Secretary and Foreign Minister affirmed the strong U.S.-Morocco partnership in advancing peace and security, under President Trump’s and King Mohamed VI’s leadership.

They discussed cooperation to advance shared priorities in the region, including by building on the Abraham Accords, and to expand commercial cooperation to benefit both Americans and Moroccans.

The United States continues to believe that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only feasible solution.

“The Secretary reaffirmed President Trump’s urging for the parties to engage in discussions without delay, using Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal as the only framework, to negotiate a mutually acceptable solution. The Secretary noted that the United States would facilitate progress toward this aim,” the statement added.

Nasser Bourita also held a meeting with Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor of the President of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump, reported MAP, the state-owned news agency of the Kingdom of Morocco.

The meeting particularly focused on the multidimensional strategic partnership between Morocco and the U.S., as well as on regional issues of common interest.