Video: A strong message from Washington: unconditional support for Morocco on the Western Sahara issue

During the hearing session of the new U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, Richard Buangan III, the ambassador confirmed several important points regarding the United States’ position on the Moroccan Sahara issue and bilateral relations between the two countries:

1. The ambassador reaffirmed the United States’ recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, emphasizing that there is no solution outside the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.
2. The ambassador revealed that former President Donald Trump ordered the urgent resolution of the Sahara file through the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, considering this initiative the best solution to the conflict.
3. He confirmed that upon his appointment, he will dedicate his efforts to facilitating the implementation of this solution and developing bilateral relations.
4. He described Morocco as a strategic ally to the United States, stressing the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the security, military, and economic fields, as well as accelerating technology transfer.

Audition du nouvel ambassadeur américain au Maroc 🇺🇸🇲🇦 – Richard Buchan III :
– Réaffirmation de la reconnaissance US de la marocanité du Sahara⁰– Aucun règlement en dehors de la souveraineté marocaine⁰– Trump avait demandé un règlement urgent sous l’initiative d’autonomie⁰–… pic.twitter.com/Z6BBPYpRlW

— Ar 🇲🇦 (@Maroc12s) July 29, 2025

The ambassador’s statements reflect the U.S. commitment to supporting Moroccan sovereignty and strengthening their strategic partnership across various sectors.