Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on October 1, 2024. The meeting focused on advancing regional and global peace and strengthening the U.S.-Morocco partnership.
According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for King Mohamed VI’s role in promoting a more peaceful and secure Middle East. He highlighted Morocco’s efforts in responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza, supporting stabilization in the West Bank, and contributing to the revitalization of the Palestinian Authority. Secretary Blinken also welcomed Morocco’s initiatives to end the political stalemate in Libya and address instability in the Sahel.
Secretary Blinken affirmed full U.S. support for UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura's efforts to advance negotiations for a political solution for Western Sahara. He reiterated that the United States views Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal as serious, credible, realistic, and a potential approach to meet the aspirations of the people of Western Sahara.
