The United States of America has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only credible basis for resolving the decades-long territorial dispute.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Royal Office of Morocco, the position was conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day.
In the message, Trump said Washington remained firm in its position on the disputed territory.
“The United States is unequivocal: We recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution,” he said.
He added that, “Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This dispute must end now, and the United States will continue to push toward that goal.”
