فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a significant development of the US stance on the Moroccan Sahara issue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need to reach a lasting political solution “without further delay”. This came during a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on October 1, 2024.
A statement issued by the Office of the Spokesperson for the US Department of State reported that Blinken renewed full US support for the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, in his efforts to advance negotiations leading to a lasting and dignified political solution for the Western Sahara issue.
In a highly significant indication, Blinken reaffirmed that the United States continues to view Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal as “serious, credible, and realistic”. He considered this proposal as one potential approach to satisfy the aspirations of the people of Western Sahara.
This statement is considered an important development in the US position, suggesting the possibility of an approaching resolution to the conflict over the Moroccan Sahara within the framework of the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty.
During the meeting, the two ministers also discussed efforts to promote regional and global peace and strengthen the US-Morocco partnership. Blinken praised the role of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI in advancing peace and security in the Middle East region, highlighting Morocco’s leadership in responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza, supporting stabilization in the West Bank, and contributing to the revitalization of the Palestinian Authority.
This development in the US position reinforces Morocco’s diplomatic efforts and supports the kingdom’s vision for resolving the Sahara issue, potentially paving the way for a final settlement of the conflict in the near future.
