The United States has reiterated its support for investment projects in Morocco’s southern provinces, reaffirming Washington’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara.
Speaking in New York on Wednesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the U.S. administration “actively encourages American companies to invest in this region of Morocco.” His remarks follow the U.S. decision—first taken under the Trump administration and subsequently confirmed by Washington—to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.
In a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Landau emphasised the role such investments could play in driving local economic development while strengthening the strategic partnership between Rabat and Washington. “We are pleased to support U.S. companies seeking to establish themselves in the southern provinces as part of an economic diplomacy focused on prosperity and regional stability,” he said.
Talks also touched on the strength of bilateral relations and the shared commitment to deepen political, economic and security cooperation. Landau stressed that the United States remains determined to work alongside Morocco to “promote prosperity, peace and stability in the region.”
The U.S. stance underscores the depth of the Morocco–U.S. partnership and reinforces international backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, widely described by Rabat’s allies as “serious and credible.”
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