I strongly support the Moroccan autonomy proposal," embodied "in UN Security Council Resolution 2797," said Kelly, representative of the State of Mississippi, in a statement to the press following a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and a delegation of U.S. congressmen visiting the Kingdom.
On this occasion, Kelly highlighted deep historic ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America, recalling that Morocco was "the first supporter" of his country’s independence.
In this regard, he highly praised the ties between the two countries, marked by "250 years of partnership and friendship."