The United States has reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only viable basis for resolving the dispute over the Sahara, following a meeting between U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Masad Boulos, and the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura.
Boulos, who shared details of the encounter on his official account, said the talks built on previous discussions with the UN envoy, focusing this time on the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).
In his statement, the U.S. official emphasized that Washington’s position remains “steadfast,” underlining that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty represents the only framework for a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution.
The United States sees this approach as one that can ensure prosperity, peace, and stability across the region, aligning with its broader vision for security and development in North Africa and the Sahel.
The meeting comes at a critical moment, as the UN Security Council prepares to deliberate on MINURSO’s mandate renewal, a process that often underscores the stark diplomatic divisions surrounding the Sahara file.
Boulos’s remarks reaffirm Washington’s continuity on the issue, echoing previous U.S. administrations’ endorsement of Morocco’s plan as serious, credible, and realistic.
For Morocco, the U.S. position represents a cornerstone of its diplomatic strategy, consolidating international momentum around its autonomy proposal and countering separatist narratives.
