# Moroccan diplomatic engagements at UN General Assembly > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-diplomatic-engagements-at-un-general-assembly > Updated: 2026-09-28T11:17:20.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4. During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Moroccan diplomatic activity focused on regional sovereignty and international peace efforts. Regarding the Sahara dispute, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to the region's development under Moroccan sovereignty. Landau described the bilateral relationship as being at its “best level of all time” and noted that the current status quo is unsustainable, expressing a desire to work toward a final resolution. This aligns with Washington’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan also met with Bourita to convey support from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Armenian leadership characterized Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a “realistic political solution” to strengthen territorial integrity and regional prosperity. They noted that UN Security Council Resolution 2797 serves as a pivotal moment that could facilitate territorial unity in Morocco. Furthering U.S. engagement, Massad Boulos, senior advisor to President Donald Trump for Arab and African affairs, reaffirmed Washington’s support for the autonomy plan. Boulos noted that while the U.S. remains committed, an immediate resolution is not imminent as officials await feedback from the Polisario Front following three rounds of discussions involving Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania. This activity precedes a decisive October meeting of the UN Security Council. Minister Bourita noted that international momentum is growing, with several countries expressing support for the autonomy plan, translating bilateral support into multilateral dynamics within the United Nations framework. On Middle East stability, Minister Bourita addressed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, emphasizing Morocco’s commitment to an independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. ## Claims - The United States is committed to the development of the Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The current status quo regarding the Sahara dispute cannot be maintained. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Bilateral relations between the United States and Morocco are at their strongest level ever. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Armenia supports Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara, calling it a realistic political solution. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan identified UN Security Council Resolution 2797 as a pivotal moment for resolving the Sahara issue. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: US advisor reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara US advisor Massad Boulos reaffirmed Washington's support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, noting that a resolution depends on feedback from the Polisario Front ahead of UN Security Council meetings 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-advisor-reaffirms-support-for-moroccan-sovereignty-over-western-sahara ### 2026-09-25: United States and Armenia endorse Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan The United States and Armenia have expressed support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara during the UN General Assembly, with the U.S. emphasizing that the regional status quo cannot continue. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-reaffirms-support-for-sahara-development-under-moroccan-sovereignty ### 2026-09-25: Morocco reaffirms support for Palestinian rights in New York Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution while presiding over the Atlantic African Initiative meeting in New York. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-reaffirms-support-for-palestinian-rights-in-new-york ### 2026-09-21: US Representative Joe Wilson affirms support for Morocco's Sahara sovereignty U.S. Representative Joe Wilson met with Morocco's Foreign Minister in New York, reaffirming support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and calling for the Polisario Front to be designated a terrorist org. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-representative-joe-wilson-affirms-support-for-moroccos-sahara-sovereignty --- Cite as: Moroccan diplomatic engagements at UN General Assembly. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-diplomatic-engagements-at-un-general-assembly