During a press briefing in Washington on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the American State Department, firmly restated the United States’ unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the region of Moroccan Sahara.
Addressing inquiries about Israel’s recent acknowledgment of Morocco’s sovereignty, Miller emphasized that the U.S. had already taken this stance in December 2020, and there has been no change since then.
Miller made it abundantly clear that the U.S.’s position on recognizing Moroccan Sahara as an integral part of Morocco remains definitive and unequivocal, leaving no room for ambiguity or reversal.
He asserted, “There is no comment to be made, except that the United States took this step in December 2020, and since then, there has been no change.”
“At the same time, we fully support the efforts of the UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, to achieve a lasting and dignified political solution for Western Sahara.”
The spokesperson’s remarks came in response to a journalist’s question during the press briefing, which coincided with the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
This meeting followed Israel’s official recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its Southern provinces and its intention to open a consulate in Dakhla.
Regarding the delayed opening of a U.S. consulate in Dakhla, Miller stated that he is not currently following the progress of that project.
However, he highlighted that the resumption of relations between Morocco and Israel has been a clear positive development, and the U.S. continues to work towards expanding the circle of peace partners.
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