French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is currently on a two-day official visit to Morocco, where he is celebrating the "excellent level" of cooperation between Rabat and Paris across various sectors. This visit includes high-level meetings between French and Moroccan delegations, as reported by the newspaper _Assabah_.
The significance of Morocco in French diplomacy has escalated, with reports indicating that Morocco is now the primary focus of French diplomatic efforts in the Maghreb region. This visit, occurring on July 15 and 16, marks Lecornu's first international trip since taking office. He is accompanied by several government members, including Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Aziz Akhannouch, followed by a press briefing.
Among the key activities planned for this visit is a high-level meeting at the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a formal lunch concluding the trip. Additionally, Lecornu will pay tribute at the mausoleum of Mohammed V. During a session in the Senate prior to his departure, he expressed his appreciation for the robust police and judicial cooperation with Morocco, highlighting the strength of this partnership.
Furthermore, Lecornu acknowledged the presence of a delegation of Moroccan deputies in the Senate, invited by Christian Cambon, president of the France-Morocco friendship group. This visit underscores the dynamic of bilateral relations, particularly in parliamentary diplomacy. The Moroccan delegation, led by Mohamed Zidouh, president of the Morocco-France parliamentary friendship group, engaged with French Members of the European Parliament, emphasizing the deep ties and cooperation between Morocco and France and Morocco's role as a model of openness and development.
François-Xavier Bellamy, a prominent figure in these discussions, remarked on the necessity for the European Union to recognize Morocco's serious, credible, and commitment-respecting efforts. He reiterated France's acknowledgment of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, framing it within the context of international law. Pierre Jouvet also emphasized Morocco's indispensable geopolitical partnership for France and Europe, advocating for the consolidation of relations and the preservation of their cooperative achievements.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
