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France’s Lecornu says Paris position on Sahara ‘will not change’, touts treaty with Morocco

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reaffirmed on Thursday France’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara, saying Paris’ stance was “unwavering” and would not change, as the two countries prepare a landmark bilateral treaty. Speaking after the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat, Lecornu said France understood the importance of the Sahara issue for Morocco […]

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Morocco’s PM says ties with France enter implementation phase after diplomatic reset

Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch said relations with France had entered a new implementation phase following the diplomatic reset launched during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, highlighting progress in economic, infrastructure and energy cooperation. Opening the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat, Akhannouch described the gathering as […]

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France praises security cooperation with Morocco as two countries eye comprehensive agreement

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu praised security cooperation with Morocco, saying joint efforts had produced “unprecedented operational successes” against terrorist groups, organised crime and drug trafficking and that the two countries were working towards a comprehensive security agreement. Speaking after the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat, Lecornu said cooperation between French and Moroccan security, […]

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France, Morocco cement ties with economic, infrastructure and energy deals

France and Morocco signed a series of cooperation agreements spanning energy, infrastructure, finance, education, culture, postal services, defence and water management, as the two countries sought to deepen economic integration following renewed diplomatic relations. The agreements were signed during the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat, where French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the two […]

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Morocco, France Sign Memorandum on Cooperation in Defense Industry

Morocco and France have signed this Thursday in Rabat a Technical Arrangement and a Memorandum on cooperation in the field of defense industry, the National Defense Administration said in a statement. The deals were signed by Minister in Charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, and the French Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans, Catherine […]

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Morocco & France Poised to Establish a new more innovative, strategic, and structural cooperation, King Says

Morocco and France are poised to establish a new more innovative, strategic, and structural cooperation spread across multidimensional levels, said King Mohammed VI in a message of congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron his country’s National Day. “Under our mutual impetus, Morocco and France inaugurated a historic step in bolstering their privileged relations. It aims to […]

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French PM to Visit Morocco as Both Countries Prepare New Partnership Treaty

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will visit Morocco on July 15-16 at the head of a delegation of 10 ministers, as Rabat and Paris work on a new cooperation treaty and deepen economic ties, Moroccan media reported. Lecornu is due to arrive in Rabat on July 15 and hold talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz […]

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Sahara: France New Ambassador to Morocco Starts His Mission with Trip to Laayoune, Following in His Predecessor’s Footsteps

France’s new ambassador to Morocco Philippe Lalliot has started his diplomatic mission in the Kingdom with a trip to Laayoune, capital of Moroccan Sahara, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Christophe Lecourtier who travelled in 2024 to the cities of Dakhla and Laayoune. The visits of the two ambassadors to Morocco’s Southern provinces show […]

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Exceptional Economic Partnership With Morocco Serves as ‘Model for Rest of Africa’ – French Official

The “exceptional” economic partnership between Morocco and France is “a model for the rest of Africa,” French Junior Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier said. “This is an exceptional economic partnership built on a shared vision, with both countries believing that international trade is a driver of success and development for peoples and future generations, […]

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French Business Delegation Scouts Investment Opportunities in Morocco’s Agriculture and Energy Sectors

A delegation from MEDEF International, the international arm of France’s main employers’ federation, has been conducting a prospecting mission in Morocco, holding working sessions with Moroccan government officials and members of the General Confederation of Employers (CGEM). The visit targeted several strategic sectors, with agriculture and energy at the forefront, reflecting the momentum built since […]