U.S. Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Position on Western Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI

Rabat, Morocco — August 1, 2026

Morocco’s Royal Cabinet announced that King Mohammed VI received a message from U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne.

According to the communiqué, President Trump extended his congratulations to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people, highlighting what he described as a longstanding relationship between the United States and Morocco, built on mutual trust and respect.

The message also addressed the Western Sahara dispute. The Royal Cabinet stated that President Trump reaffirmed the United States’ recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a basis for resolving the dispute. The communiqué quoted the message as saying that alternative approaches would prolong the status quo and that efforts should continue toward reaching what it described as a lasting solution.

President Trump also praised Morocco’s role as a regional partner, citing cooperation in areas including security, countering extremism, and efforts connected to the Abraham Accords. The message emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to promote stability and security, including in the Sahel region.

On economic relations, the communiqué said President Trump highlighted opportunities for expanded cooperation between the two countries. He reportedly pointed to Morocco’s development vision and instructed U.S. teams to support economic and social development initiatives, including projects related to Western Sahara.

The message further emphasized future cooperation in strategic sectors such as energy, technology, and innovation, describing the U.S.-Morocco partnership as one with potential for continued growth in the years ahead.

The Royal Cabinet said the exchange reflects the strength of relations between Morocco and the United States and their shared interest in expanding cooperation across diplomatic, economic, and security fields.