U.S. Renews Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara

The United States reaffirmed, Monday, its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in the Sahara, considering it a serious, credible, realistic, and one potential approach to meet the aspirations of the Sahrawi population.
This came in the meeting of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Washington, during which they affirmed their full support for the UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura in advancing an enduring and dignified political solution to the Sahara conflict.
According to a statement by principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel, Blinken expressed his appreciation for King Mohammed VI’s leadership and long-standing contribution to promoting stability and regional peace, including his efforts to promote a secure and prosperous future for Israelis and Palestinians.
They also discussed shared concerns over continuing violence in Israel and the West Bank and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, as well as Russia’s war in Ukraine, support for elections in Libya, and instability in the Sahel.
The two officials also discussed efforts to advance regional peace and security, reflecting Morocco’s stabilizing role in a range of challenges in the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to the meeting, Blinken highlighted Morocco’s leadership in climate change and renewable energy, as well as the progress it made since the resumption of ties with Israel