The United States Senate confirmed, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the nomination of Mr. Duke Buchan III as Ambassador of the United States of America to Morocco.
Key Points of the Nomination:
• Presidential Support: His nomination, announced in March by President Donald Trump, aimed to strengthen “peace, freedom and prosperity” for both countries.
• Strategic Engagement: During his hearing, Mr. Buchan described Morocco as a “pillar of stability” and “essential” to the national security of the United States. He pledged to strengthen the long-standing relationship, particularly in terms of security, recalling the 1786 Treaty of Peace and Friendship which binds the two nations.
• Economic Partner: He also presented Morocco as a “model economic partner” and pleaded for the promotion of American investments in key sectors such as technology, transport, agriculture and energy.
• Position on the Sahara: The ambassador reaffirmed the position of the United States recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and supporting its “Autonomy Proposal” as the only basis for a lasting solution to the dispute. He is committed to facilitating progress toward this goal.
• Context: Its confirmation comes shortly after the American government encouraged American investments in the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom.
Mr. Buchan III previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra (2017-2021) and has a long career in finance.
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