فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat – Washington is hosting, on February 23 and 24, a new round of political consultations regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue, as part of renewed diplomatic efforts led by the United States to reinvigorate the political process under the supervision of the United Nations.
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According to available information, the meeting will bring together representatives of the concerned parties, including Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, officials from Algeria and Mauritania, as well as a representative of the Polisario Front, in consultations aimed at advancing a realistic and lasting political solution.
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Explicit U.S. Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty
Massad Boulos, former advisor to the U.S. President for African and Middle Eastern affairs, stated in media remarks that Washington remains committed to supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, stressing that negotiations cannot continue indefinitely without a clear horizon for resolution.
He added that the U.S. administration attaches particular importance to this file, noting that the time has come to move toward a practical political settlement based on the autonomy initiative proposed by Morocco as a serious and credible framework.
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Autonomy Initiative at the Heart of Discussions
This round follows previous meetings held in Madrid within consultations described as discreet, which discussed ways to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, calling for a realistic, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution.
The autonomy proposal submitted by Morocco in 2007 remains a central reference in international discussions and enjoys growing support from major international powers, particularly the United States.
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Accelerated Diplomatic Momentum
These developments reflect a more dynamic American engagement in the issue, playing the role of mediator and facilitator of dialogue, with the aim of advancing toward a settlement to a conflict that has lasted for more than five decades.
In this context, King Mohammed VI previously announced, following the latest UN resolution, the preparation of an updated and detailed version of the autonomy initiative to be submitted to the United Nations, demonstrating Morocco’s commitment to the political process.
Observers consider the current momentum as reinforcing Morocco’s diplomatic position based on political realism, while other parties continue to adopt approaches seen as inconsistent with current geopolitical transformations.
The Washington round represents a new stage in a gradual negotiation process, whose contours are expected to become clearer in the coming weeks, amid renewed U.S. emphasis on the need to reach a practical political solution as soon as possible.
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Source: Fès News Media
