U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that, following Washington's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, the U.S. government has decided to encourage American investments in the Kingdom's southern provinces. «The United States has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, and as part of the Trump administration's global initiatives to promote economic and commercial diplomacy, we are pleased to announce that we will encourage American companies wishing to invest in this region of Morocco», Landau said in a press statement after a meeting on Wednesday in New York with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. I met with Moroccan FM Bourita yesterday to celebrate our longstanding partnership and discuss opportunities to expand prosperity for both our countries. I was pleased to announce that we will support U.S. companies looking to invest and do business in all of Morocco, including… — Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) September 25, 2025 The U.S. official also noted that he had discussed with Bourita the excellent and longstanding relations between Morocco and the United States, stressing Washington's readiness to work hand in hand with Morocco to «promote prosperity, peace, and stability in the region».
