Trump Advisor: Washington Confirms Morocco's Sovereignty Over the Sahara and Announces Near Opening of American Consulate

Masad Boulos, advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for African and Middle Eastern affairs, revealed today, Friday, that the United States is moving forward with practical steps to support the Moroccan position regarding the Sahara.

He confirmed in press statements that the time has come to find a final and lasting solution to this conflict that has lasted for decades, emphasizing that the Trump administration considers the Sahara an integral part of Moroccan sovereignty.

Boulos clarified that Washington is preparing to open an American consulate in the southern regions of the Kingdom of Morocco in the near future, in a step that reflects the American direction to solidify its recognition of the Moroccan Sahara.

He pointed out that this step is in line with President Trump's position, who has repeatedly emphasized support for Morocco's territorial integrity.

The American statements come at a sensitive time, as the United Nations Security Council is preparing to discuss the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Sahara (MINURSO), which gives the American position additional weight in international discussions.

It also coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the Green March, which Morocco considers a symbol of reclaiming its southern regions.

The new American position strengthens Moroccan diplomatic efforts aimed at garnering broader international support for the autonomy proposal as the sole solution to the conflict.

Observers believe that the opening of an American consulate in the city of Dakhla will carry political and economic dimensions, as it will open the door for direct American investments in the region and provide a strong boost to development projects in the Sahara.

Conversely, this step is expected to provoke opposing reactions from Algeria and the Polisario Front, which consider that any international recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara undermines the UN settlement process.

However, Washington confirms that its support for Morocco aims to expedite reaching a lasting solution that puts an end to the conflict that has persisted for more than half a century.

With this position, the Trump administration reaffirms its role as a key player in the Sahara issue and sends a clear message to the international community that recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over its southern regions has become an American strategic choice, moving beyond symbolic positions to practical steps on the ground such as opening the consulate.