Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco's Western Sahara sovereignty

Mohammed VI Donald Trump Western Sahara Morocco sovereignty Throne Day

On the 27th anniversary of his accession, King Mohammed VI presided over the traditional loyalty ceremony in Tetouan, attended by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed. Representatives of all twelve Moroccan regions renewed their oath of allegiance to the King, and the event concluded with a five‑gun salute.

In a congratulatory telegram sent to the King on the same day, U.S. President Donald J. Trump reiterated that the United States recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and supports the Moroccan autonomy proposal as the only serious, credible and realistic basis for a lasting solution. He warned that any other approach would prolong the status‑quo, pledged U.S. teams to work on economic and social development – including in the Sahara – and praised the King’s leadership as a pillar of regional stability, noting 250 years of U.S.–Morocco friendship.

Entities: Al Ayoun · Al Ayoun cohort · Al‑Ayoun officer cohort · Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan · Crown Prince Moulay Hassan · Donald J. Trump · Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit · King Mohammed VI · Moroccan Armed Forces · President Donald J. Trump · Prince Moulay Ahmed · Prince Moulay Rachid

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[● 11 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI presided over an oath‑taking ceremony in Tetouan on the 27th anniversary of his accession. (King Mohammed VI chaired the allegiance ceremony in Tetouan on the 27th anniversary of his accession.)
[● 5 SOURCES] Graduates from the Royal Military Academy, Royal Air Force School, Royal Naval School, Royal Medical Services School and various semi‑military institutes took the oath. (Graduates from the Royal Military Academy, Royal Air Force School, Royal Naval School, Royal Medical Services School and)
[● 5 SOURCES] The King highlighted modern equipment, training and social welfare for the armed forces. (The King emphasized modern equipment, training and social welfare for the armed forces.)
[● 5 SOURCES] The graduating officer cohort for 2026 was named “Al Ayoun”. (The 2026 officer cohort was named “Al Ayoun”.)
[● 11 SOURCES] Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid accompanied the King at the ceremony. (Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed accompanied the King.)
[● 5 SOURCES] The King promoted several non‑commissioned officers to officer rank for the 2026 cohort. (The King promoted several non‑commissioned officers to officer rank for the 2026 cohort.)
[● 4 SOURCES] The name “Al Ayoun” refers to the capital of Morocco’s southern regions. (existing)
[● 12 SOURCES] The ceremony concluded with a five‑gun salute. (Royal ceremony reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit and regional governors renewed allegiance to the King. (Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit and the walis and governors renewed their oath of loyalty.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Royal Armed Forces issued a message reaffirming loyalty to King Mohammed VI on Throne Day. (The Royal Armed Forces issued a message reaffirming loyalty to King Mohammed VI on Throne Day.)
[● 2 SOURCES] A five‑gun salute marked the conclusion of the ceremony. (A five‑gun salute marked the conclusion of the ceremony.)
[● 4 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI presided over a loyalty ceremony in Tetouan on July 31, 2026. (King Mohammed VI presided over a loyalty ceremony in Tetouan on July 31, 2026.)