Sahara Talks: Washington Pushes Morocco and Algeria Toward a Swift Deal

During a televised intervention broadcast this Monday, President Donald Trump’s representative underscored the American administration’s strong interest in this half-century-old regional dispute. Describing Security Council Resolution 2797 as an “important step,” Massad Boulos stated that it is now up to the United States and the UN to maintain dialogue with Morocco, the Polisario, Algeria, and Mauritania to facilitate a political solution as soon as possible.

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The envoy insisted on the strict confidentiality of the discussions, while nevertheless revealing that meetings had taken place before those in the Spanish capital. Although he set no specific deadline or date for the next round of talks, he firmly warned that “it is not acceptable to waste time” and that this diplomatic negotiation process would not continue indefinitely.

UN process: Morocco’s autonomy plan at the center of discussions

Regarding the United States’ position, Massad Boulos reiterated Washington’s consistent support for the Moroccan identity of the Sahara. He described this stance as an “upper ceiling” compared with the parameters established by the UN resolution. As for Algeria and Mauritania, the envoy indicated that they support the overall process without participating in the details of the negotiations, while welcoming the recent strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Washington and Algiers.

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These statements follow discreet meetings organized at the United States embassy in Madrid. Under American supervision and in the presence of Staffan de Mistura, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, these meetings brought together delegations from all the parties concerned.