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Maroc
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
'We Are Endeavoring to Materialize President Trump, HM the King's Vision to Settle Sahara Issue, Advance Bilateral Ties' - U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa
United States president Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, underscored that the U.S. administration is endeavoring to materialize the shared vision of President Donald Trump and His Majesty King Mohammed VI regarding the settlement of the Sahara issue and the advancement of bilateral ties. In an exclusive interview with Medi1 TV and Radio, Boulos reiterated—echoing statements made earlier by the U.S. Secretary of State—Washington's commitment to "a lasting solution without delay, based on Morocco's autonomy proposal as the sole framework for negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution." He noted that this matter would be reviewed in detail with the relevant parties during the upcoming visit to Morocco. Boulos emphasized that the United States underlines the importance of the Moroccan-American partnership in promoting peace and security under the leadership of President Donald Trump and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, noting that the U.S. considers the Kingdom a major partner in the region. The U.S. official also highlighted Morocco's pivotal, central and strategic role in matters concerning the Arab world, Africa, and the Middle East, stressing that the United States looks to benefit from this historical and highly significant role. In this regard, he expressed his appreciation for the leading and active role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in addressing these issues. He also hailed Morocco as a brotherly country, an ally, and a strategic partner of the United States. "We aspire to see these ties grow even stronger," the U.S. President's Special Advisor for Africa concluded. MAP: 19 avril 2025
Morocco World
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
US Unequivocally Commits to Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Rabat — United States Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, reaffirmed his country's support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in an exclusive interview with Medi1 TV and Radio on April 19. Boulos emphasized that the US's position on the matter is 'clear and unequivocal,' stressing support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a lasting, 'serious, credible, and realistic' solution to the dispute. The Lebanese-born politician and businessman referenced the US Secretary of State's recent reaffirmation of Morocco's sovereignty over its southern regions, as well as President Trump's statement to King Mohammed VI in 2020. 'Any other information circulating on this subject is simply a misinterpretation. The United States' position is clear. The United States confirms and recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara,' he reiterated, declaring any conflicting statements 'taken out of context' as null. Last week, during a meeting in Washington with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed America's support for Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan as the exclusive framework to resolve the Western Sahara conflict, urging all parties to begin negotiations without delay. Trump had initially recognized Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020. The 2007 Moroccan Autonomy Plan is a proposal to resolve the dispute, which has persisted since 1975, by granting limited self-rule to the Sahrawi people while maintaining Moroccan sovereignty. The plan would make Western Sahara an autonomous region with its own parliament, executive bodies, and judiciary, responsible for managing local affairs like economic development, education, infrastructure, and cultural matters while Morocco would retain control over defense, foreign policy, and religious authority. The US reaffirmation joins the chorus and momentum of international support towards Morocco's Sahara cause, which continues to gain recognition as the most credible and realistic solution to the dispute.
