Doha -In a decisive confirmation of the US support for the territorial integrity of Morocco, Foreign Minister Marco Rubio today explained the autonomy proposal of Morocco for the western Sahara as the “only basis for a fair and permanent solution for the dispute” during his meeting.
Rubio saw the high -ranking diplomatic engagement Condition This “real autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only practicable solution” while it promises to facilitate progress in the direction of this goal.
The secretary asked the parties to “conduct discussions discussed immediately by using the autonomic proposal in Morocco as the only framework for negotiating a solution acceptable for both sides”.
These comments come when Algeria continues to block the unnoticed political process by refusing to assume his responsibility in the dispute.
In a recent meeting with UN messages about the west of Sahara de Mistura, the Foreign Minister renewed in Algeria, Ahmed Attaf, the reluctance of his country and explained that a solution for the dispute of Morocco and the separatist Polisario Front should be found.
The statement reflects Algeria’s refusal to participate in the political process conducted by Under, in particular the Roundtable Talk Initiative, which was originally founded by the former envoy Horst Kohler.
In recent years, the resolutions of the UN Security Council have repeatedly contributed to the round tablet talks to contribute to the end of the continuing Sahara dispute, and emphasized the importance of the inclusion of all parties, including algeria, in this process.
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The visit of Bourita in the US State Secretary Rubios earlier obligation during his hearing for confirmation in January in January, where he already had it dubbed About the recognition of the sovereignty of Morocco via America on the western Sahara, which signals political continuity with the Trump administration of the Trump government.
Morocco became one of the first countries Washington re -established With the return of Trump to the White House, with Bourita and Rubio having strategic discussions just one week after the inauguration
During these first discussions, both officials had confirmed their commitment to “the leadership of regional and global peace and global security under the leadership of King Mohammed VI”.
Despite previous challenges, the US position has remained steadfast. The late Senator Jim Inhofe, who deceased In July 2024, unsuccessful efforts had led to the reversal of the US farming, including an attempt to mobilize 26 senators against Trump’s recognition decision.
This desperate lobbying led by Algerian ultimately failed In order to influence the US directive, in which both the Biden administration and the second Trump administration maintain the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty.
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The CIA recently updated His official cards to reflect this position and expressly show the western Sahara as an integral part of the Morocco territory.
This cartographic update coordinates with similar recognition of important international partners, like France officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in July 2024, while Spain previously approved the autonomy plan in March 2022.
With the return of Trump to the office, the US Morocco partnership is ready for the significant expansion in several areas.
The expected developments include the establishment of a US consulate in Dakhla, increased official visits to Western Sahara, the integration of the territory into the military exercises of the African lions and the possible relocation of the strategic dialogue US moroccan.
The bilateral relationship that goes back to 1777 when Morocco became the first nation to recognize American independence has developed into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The free trade agreement in the USA-MOROCCO illustrates this development after catalyzing the bilateral trade of $ 1.34 billion in 2006 to $ 5.44 billion in 2018.
Since both countries are preparing remember 250 years of diplomatic relationships in 2027 reinforces this latest confirmation of support for the territorial integrity of Morocco, which is the longest unbroken diplomatic relationship in US history.
