France reaffirms, through cabinet member, support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

France has reaffirmed, through the voice of Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, its steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, reiterating that the present and future of the Sahara “lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.”

“I wish to firmly reiterate the clear and unwavering position expressed by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron: the present and the future of the Sahara lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty,” Bergé told the press following talks in Rabat Monday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita.

As to her visit to Morocco, she said it reflects the reinforced exceptional partnership spurred by President Macron and King Mohammed VI, adding that “this partnership marks a new chapter between our two countries—one we are building together, for the long term.”

“This visit embodies a spirit of responsibility and seriousness regarding issues of common interest,” she said, expressing her belief that France and Morocco are committed to advancing together within a model of equality and shared development for the coming decades.

Bergé also underlined that Morocco has embarked, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, on “a decisive political, economic, and social modernization, as evidenced by the major reform of the Family Code.”

“Our two countries have much to learn from one another. In facing the great challenges of our time—economic, social, demographic, climate-related, and security—I am confident that our futures are closely intertwined,” she said.

On the issue of women’s rights, Bergé affirmed that Morocco constitutes “a key partner” within the framework of “feminist diplomacy,” and that the two countries are working together to strengthen their cooperation in combating all forms of violence against women.