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US president Donald Trump reiterated his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and described autonomy as the only solution to the dispute.
“I also reiterate 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,” Trump said in a message to King Mohammed VI on occasion of the Throne Day.
“The United States deeply values our strong and enduring partnership with Morocco. Together, we are advancing shared priorities for peace and security in the region, including by building on the Abraham Accords, combatting terrorism and expanding commercial cooperation that benefits both Americans and Moroccans,” Trump said.
“I look forward to continuing our collaboration to promote regional stability, prosperity and peace,” the USA President concludes.
The message makes it clear that support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara is the US state policy.
Trump had recognized Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020, in a move that was followed by a similar decision by France.
It comes amid a growing momentum in Morocco’s favour that saw the UK, most of the EU and Africa as well as Arab monarchies back the Kingdom’s right to its southern provinces: the Sahara.
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