France is poised to establish a groundbreaking bilateral treaty with Morocco, marking a significant turning point in their long-standing partnership. This landmark agreement aims to provide a robust, forward-looking framework that will govern cooperation across critical sectors for decades to come.

France’s Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, unveiled this ambitious initiative during a high-level meeting in Rabat on July 16. Leading a delegation of twelve ministers, he engaged with Moroccan counterparts to lay the groundwork for this unprecedented accord—the first of its kind between France and a non-European nation.

“This treaty will not merely reaffirm our friendship but will establish a unique, stable, and visionary structure to guide our shared future,” Lecornu stated, emphasizing the treaty’s transformative potential.

A new chapter in Morocco-France relations

The initiative follows President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, where both nations committed to deepening collaboration. The treaty is set to operationalize these pledges by fostering concrete advancements in key areas such as industry, energy, transportation, defense, security, agriculture, culture, and higher education.

Enhancing mobility between the two countries—particularly for entrepreneurs and students—has been flagged as a top priority. Additionally, France and Morocco are reinforcing their joint efforts to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and irregular migration, with plans for a comprehensive security agreement to further solidify this cooperation.

Lecornu also reiterated France’s unwavering stance on the Sahara, describing it as “inalterable.” He confirmed that this position remains steadfast and will continue to shape France’s policies and bilateral relations with Morocco.