The Rabat meeting on 7 April places the change within a new phase of bilateral relations. Spain has a particular role because of its colonial past, proximity and relations with Morocco and Algeria.
This wording supports a settlement framework; it is not identical to the US sovereignty-recognition proclamation. The shift draws political criticism in Spain and a reaction from Algeria. The dossier preserves these distinctions: diplomatic support is growing, but its legal and political content differs across states.