US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms support for Morocco's sovereignty and political plan for Western Sahara during a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Washington. The United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and believes that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only feasible solution. The US hopes for negotiations to begin without delay using the Moroccan proposal as the framework. Morocco, which mostly controls the territory, has ruled out any vote that could lead to independence.