AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSahara Talks Push: Washington is urging a “final resolution” to the Western Sahara dispute, with U.S. adviser Massad Boulos telling Algeria’s ambassador that the UN process should move faster after Security Council Resolution 2797 and recent “positive” meetings among Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario. Royal & Security Posture: Morocco meanwhile is doubling down on defence readiness and reform, with King Mohammed VI calling for faster modernisation and a bigger role for AI, digitalisation and cyber security. Diplomatic Reset: Syria and Morocco agreed a wider roadmap for relations, including embassy openings and a joint business council—another sign Rabat is expanding ties beyond the region. Regional Pressure Point: The week also kept attention on escalation risks, including Polisario-linked attacks near Smara as negotiations gather momentum. Trade & Connectivity: Spain and Morocco’s logistics cooperation took centre stage at Logismed, reinforcing how ports and transport links are becoming part of the broader regional strategy.
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