فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Washington – November 1, 2025 – Masaad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, described the speech by Moroccan Monarch King Mohammed VI, in which he extended a hand of friendship to Algeria, as “wise and responsible,” affirming that the United States continues its diplomatic efforts to remove obstacles between Rabat and Algiers.
In an exclusive interview with Sky News Arabia, Boulos indicated that:
- Washington highly values King Mohammed VI’s initiative, which embodies a strategic vision for peace and regional cooperation.
- The U.S. Administration is coordinating intensively with both countries to reach a satisfactory settlement that would reopen borders and enhance trade and security exchanges.
- Moroccan-Algerian rapprochement constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the Maghreb region and the Sahel, especially in confronting shared security challenges.
The American official emphasized that Moroccan royal leadership has once again proven its ability to lead dialogue in the most difficult circumstances, calling on Algeria to seize this historic opportunity to end a rift that has lasted for years.
Background of the Tension and the Initiative
Boulos’s statement comes after King Mohammed VI’s recent Throne Speech, in which he explicitly called for opening a new chapter with Algeria, emphasizing historical brotherhood and shared destiny. Relations had frozen since the border closure in 1994, then deteriorated further following the severing of diplomatic relations in 2021.
International Reactions
- European Union: Welcomed the “positive signal” and called for direct dialogue.
- African Union: Confirmed its readiness to facilitate any negotiations.
- United Nations: Stressed the importance of cooperation to confront terrorism and climate change.
Potential Impact on the Region
Opening the borders would unleash an economic boom valued at billions of dollars annually, and would enhance:
- Inter-trade between Morocco and Algeria.
- Counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel.
- Energy projects such as the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline.
Follow us for the latest developments regarding the Moroccan peace initiative and the anticipated official Algerian reactions.
