President Donald J. Trump to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him: “The United States is clear: we recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, and we support Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal as the only basis for a solution.”
On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Glorious Throne Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, received a message from the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald J. Trump.
In his message, President Trump conveyed his congratulations to His Majesty the King, may God assist Him, and to the Moroccan people, emphasizing that “this year, we celebrate 250 years of American history and enduring friendship with Morocco—a bond forged in trust and mutual respect.”
Regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, the U.S. President reaffirmed to His Majesty the King, may God preserve Him, that “the United States is clear: we recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, and we support Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution.”
“Any other approach perpetuates the status quo, and that is unacceptable… This dispute must come to an end now, and the United States will continue to advance progress toward that objective,” the message continues.
President Trump further stated that “Your Majesty’s wise leadership is a pillar of stability. Morocco’s steadfast commitment to promoting peace, combating extremism, and safeguarding the security of both Americans and Moroccans—including through its crucial role in the Abraham Accords—reflects a valuable partnership for the United States. To that end, we will also work together to ensure security throughout the Sahel region.”
Regarding the bilateral economic partnership, the U.S. President’s message states: “Your vision for growth creates opportunities for prosperity for both our peoples and economies.”
In this regard, President Trump informed His Majesty the King, may God assist Him: “I have instructed my teams to work toward economic and social development with Morocco, including in the territory of Western Sahara.”
“Reliable American technology and innovation will continue to serve as Morocco’s partner for the next 250 years across all strategic sectors, including energy, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and defense.”
“Together, we will build a new era—one that puts the interests of our two peoples first,” the message concludes.
