The collaborative efforts between Morocco and France are poised for a significant boost with the impending official visit of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to Rabat. Scheduled for July 15 and 16, this trip will see the Prime Minister accompanied by a substantial delegation of ten ministers, marking it as one of the most crucial diplomatic movements between the two nations in recent months. The visit is expected to feature numerous bilateral discussions and the anticipated signing of various conventions across diverse sectors.
The French delegation is slated to arrive in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, during the late afternoon of Wednesday, July 15. A private meeting between Sébastien Lecornu and the Moroccan Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, is planned shortly after their arrival. On the same day, several governmental departments from both countries will convene in separate sessions to lay the groundwork for subsequent exchanges.
A significant political and economic engagement between Morocco and France
The highlight of this two-day visit is set for Thursday, July 16, with the plenary meeting of the High Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation. This pivotal session will be co-chaired by both heads of government at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing together representatives from both the Moroccan and French delegations. The agenda includes a comprehensive review of shared dossiers and the formalization of new commitments through the signing of multiple agreements.
This high-level assembly takes place amidst a period of robust resurgence in the Morocco France relations. It is considered the most impactful visit since Philippe Lalliot assumed his post as France’s new Ambassador to Morocco. Beyond its political weight, the visit also underscores the substantial economic ties binding the two partners. In 2024, bilateral trade reached an impressive record of 14.8 billion euros, reaffirming France’s central position in the Kingdom’s international economic engagements.
Trade flows explicitly illustrate this deep interdependency. Morocco absorbs over 40% of French exports destined for the African continent, particularly in key areas such as transport, electronic equipment, chemicals, and cosmetics. Concurrently, French imports from the Kingdom saw a 4.4% increase in 2024. Consequently, France remains Morocco’s foremost economic and financial partner, while Morocco distinguishes itself as Paris’s leading African client and supplier. Within this framework, the Morocco-France visit on July 15 and 16 is expected to solidify existing cooperations and pave the way for new initiatives in areas deemed critical by both capitals.
