US Presidential Special Advisor Massad Boulos reaffirmed that the autonomy plan for the Western Sahara proposed by Morocco in 2007, remains, “the most serious, realistic, and credible option” for achieving a lasting political solution.
As the UN Security Council vote on extending the MINURSO mandate approaches, the United States has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the enclave.
In a statement to an Arab television channel, Boulos declared that “this recognition is clear and irreversible.”
In this regard, Boulos expressed Washington’s optimism regarding a definitive and lasting resolution to the Western Sahara conflict on the eve of the Security Council’s crucial vote.
He emphasised the consistency of Washington’s position since the Trump administration’s recognition, in December 2020, of Moroccan sovereignty over the area.
In an interview with Sky News Arabia on October 27, Mr. Boulos emphasized that Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Western Sahara was “clear and irreversible.”
This latest statement from the American official comes at a time of intense diplomatic activity in New York.
Stressing that the United States is “working in close coordination with Morocco, Algeria, and international partners to reach a resolution acceptable to all parties,” the American diplomat stated
that the stated objective of the United States is to foster “a language that bridges the gaps,” with the aim of opening what he calls “phase two” of the process: a comprehensive settlement between Morocco and Algeria.
“We are working with all members of the Council to adopt language that bridges the gaps, with a view to moving to the next phase: that of a comprehensive settlement between Morocco and Algeria,” he stated.
He noted that October 30 will mark a key moment, with the UN Security Council’s review of the renewal of MINURSO’s mandate.
According to him, this deadline represents “an important step” toward converging positions.
Regarding the renewal of the UN mission’s mandate, initially set at three months, the American diplomat reiterated that this duration remains subject to amendment.
According to analysts, Massad Boulos’s statement reinforces a political dynamic favorable to Morocco on the Western Sahara issue.
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