Trump reaffirmed his country’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and its support for the Moroccan proposal for autonomy “as the only basis for a fair and lasting settlement of this conflict.” He emphasized that Washington places great importance on the “strong and lasting” partnership it shares with Morocco. He stressed “moving forward with shared priorities for peace and security in the region, particularly relying on the Abraham Accords, combating terrorism, and expanding trade cooperation to benefit both Americans and Moroccans,” according to Moroccan news sources.
In 2020, then-US Ambassador to Rabat, David Fischer, recently announced that his country had adopted a map that includes Western Sahara. Ambassador David Fischer stated, “This map is a tangible representation of President Trump’s bold announcement two days ago – the recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.” Prior to that, a decision was made to resume official bilateral contacts and diplomatic relations with Israel at the earliest opportunity.
A statement from the royal palace said, “These measures do not, in any way, affect Morocco’s constant and continuous commitment to defending the just Palestinian cause and its constructive engagement for establishing a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.” During his first term, Trump announced that he had issued a presidential decree recognizing, for the first time in its history, his country’s full sovereignty over the entire Kingdom of Morocco. The United States also decided to open a consulate in the city of Dakhla, primarily tasked with economic functions, to encourage American investments and promote economic and social development.
