In a press conference, following the bilateral meeting, Ms. Sison praised the role of HM King Mohammed VI in supporting peace and security in the MENA region and around the world.

Ms. Sison took this opportunity to reiterate the support of the United States to the Moroccan autonomy plan as a serious, credible and realistic solution to the dispute over the Sahara.

‘’The priority of the United States is to support a credible process leading to a dignified and lasting solution to the Sahara conflict, which has the support of the international community’’ added the U.S. official.

The meeting also focused on continued U.S. support for Staffan de Mistura in his role as the U.N. Secretary-General's personal envoy for the Sahara, she said.

The discussions were also about "our strong support" for MINURSO's peacekeeping efforts and its importance in preserving the conditions for the UN-led peace process, she said.

The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss Morocco's recent election to the UN Human Rights Council and the importance of human rights, she added.

Ms. Sison announced an upcoming meeting with the UN country team to discuss how the organization's programs support regional economic development, the livelihoods of women and youth, and assistance to refugees and irregular migrants. These are issues that "our Moroccan partners take very seriously", she stated.

The U.S. official also praised Morocco's contributions to UN peacekeeping missions around the world, including MONUSCO and MINUSCA, and ongoing deployments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic.

Ms. Sison also offered her sincere condolences to the families of Moroccan peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice during these missions.