US Consulate Opening in Dakhla to Promote Economic and Social Development

A Moroccan-American diplomatic delegation takes place in Dakhla for the opening of the U.S. Consulate on Sunday, January 10, 2021; which will promote economic and social development.

The Moroccan-American diplomatic delegation is led by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans living abroad; David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs; David Fischer, U.S. Ambassador in the Kingdom of Morocco; Adam Boehler, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, as well as senior officials of the Moroccan Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Embassy in Rabat.

The announcement of the decision to open a U.S. consulate in Dakhla was made on December 10, following a telephone conversation between HM King Mohammed VI and the U.S. President Donald Trump.

On this occasion, the President of the United States announced the historic decision of his country recognizing the sovereignty of the Kingdom over its Sahara.