The US supports Morocco’s proposal for the Sahara in the hope that there will be a solution “as soon as possible”

Oct. 2 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, has reaffirmed before the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco, Naser Burita, his support for the Moroccan autonomy proposal for Western Sahara and the mediation work of the UN envoy, Staffan de Mistura. , trusting that negotiations can be resumed so that there is “as soon as possible” a “durable and dignified political solution” to the territorial dispute.

For Washington, the autonomy plan presented by King Mohamed VI represents a “potential approach” to “satisfy the aspirations of the population of Western Sahara”, to the extent that it is a “serious, credible and realistic” idea. as stated in a statement from the State Department.

The United States also considers Mohamed VI “a crucial voice in moving towards a more peaceful and secure Middle East”, while Blinken has told the media that Morocco is an “essential ally.” Burita, for his part, highlighted in this appearance milestones such as the joint military maneuvers or the free trade agreement signed two decades ago.

Taking advantage of his stay in the United States, the head of Moroccan diplomacy also met with the UN envoy for Western Sahara, who plans to travel to the area soon to meet with representatives of the Polisario Front and try to resume a dialogue that, For now, it remains stagnant.

The Polisario, which controls the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), claims the right to self-determination of the inhabitants of the former Spanish colony, which is why it does not consider the autonomy defended from Rabat as an option.