Tangier, June 14, 2026 — The Europe Today: The United States has renewed its call for “good faith discussions” to resolve the longstanding Western Sahara dispute, reaffirming Washington’s support for the United Nations-led political process aimed at achieving a lasting settlement.
US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said he held a “valuable discussion” on Western Sahara during the Oslo Forum, emphasizing the need for sustained diplomatic efforts to end the decades-old conflict.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Boulos stressed that “pragmatic dialogue, political will, and compromise” are essential to reaching a “just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution” that would contribute to stability and development across the region.
He also highlighted the significance of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, noting that it underscores the urgency of advancing toward a settlement and encourages all parties to engage in negotiations without delay. According to Boulos, the administration of US President Donald Trump believes that “good faith discussions should take place without delay.”
Earlier, Boulos met with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to discuss ways of advancing the implementation of Resolution 2797 and exploring avenues for achieving a political compromise among the parties involved.
Describing Western Sahara as a conflict that has persisted for more than five decades, Boulos said the international community expects faster progress toward a solution.
In recent years, Morocco has secured increasing diplomatic backing from a number of countries supporting its autonomy initiative for Western Sahara, which Rabat presents as a realistic basis for negotiations. The growing support has strengthened Morocco’s position in international forums and increased focus on autonomy proposals within the UN-led political process.
Meanwhile, Algeria and the Polisario Front have faced mounting diplomatic challenges as efforts to organize a referendum on independence have remained stalled for years, with many observers viewing the approach as increasingly difficult to implement.
The United States recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020 during President Trump’s previous administration, a decision that continues to influence Washington’s diplomatic approach. While maintaining support for a UN-led process, the US has increasingly emphasized the importance of realistic and mutually acceptable solutions that promote regional stability and cooperation.
