Moroccan Sahara: Strategic Discussions Underway in Washington Around Resolution 2797
Major diplomatic consultations are currently taking place in Washington regarding the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, considered a central framework for continuing the political process concerning the Moroccan Sahara.
The information was confirmed by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during his daily briefing. He indicated that substantial exchanges are being held in the U.S. capital, a choice of location that highlights the decisive role of the United States in this issue. Washington serves as the “penholder” of Security Council resolutions related to this matter, meaning the country responsible for drafting and steering these texts.
The discussions are being conducted jointly by Staffan de Mistura, the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, and the United States Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz. This close coordination between the United Nations and the United States reflects a clear intention to inject new momentum into the political process.
Resolution 2797 calls for the pursuit of a realistic, pragmatic, and lasting political solution based on compromise. The aim of the ongoing consultations is precisely to explore concrete pathways that could translate these principles into tangible progress.
According to the United Nations, the context surrounding these discussions remains sensitive. Stéphane Dujarric emphasized that Staffan de Mistura is favoring a discreet approach, avoiding premature communication in order to preserve the calm atmosphere necessary for productive exchanges. This method is intended to create favorable conditions for frank discussions on the issues that remain unresolved.
Although few details have been made public regarding the exact substance of the negotiations, the fact that these meetings are being held in Washington is interpreted by several observers as a sign of intensified diplomatic efforts. The direct involvement of the U.S. ambassador reinforces the perception that there is a willingness to accelerate the process and encourage all parties to engage constructively.
For now, the talks continue away from public statements. The next developments will depend on the ability of the various actors to transform this phase of consultations into concrete diplomatic progress.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv
