Morocco-France: Sébastien Lecornu Calls for a Scale Shift in Cooperation
French Prime Minister Advocates for a New Dimension in Moroccan-French Relations
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for a transformation in the relationship between Morocco and France. Speaking at the 15th High-Level Meeting (HLM) held in Rabat, he emphasized that the two countries now have the necessary foundations to evolve their partnership towards a more ambitious cooperation that is increasingly focused on the challenges of the future.
Moving from a Historical Relationship to Strategic Cooperation
According to Lecornu, ties between Rabat and Paris should no longer be confined to historical achievements. He highlighted the importance of establishing a collaboration based on structuring projects, sustainable investments, and a shared vision for development.
This new dynamic is expected to intensify economic, industrial, technological, and institutional exchanges while encouraging the emergence of new partnerships between public and private stakeholders in both countries.
Future Projects at the Heart of Bilateral Relations
Lecornu underscored the many opportunities presented by the significant projects underway in Morocco, notably in the areas of infrastructure, transportation, energy transition, water management, innovation, and training.
He also stressed the critical need to engage businesses from both nations to support this new phase of cooperation and create greater shared value.
Cooperation Addressing Tomorrow’s Major Challenges
The discussions held during this High-Level Meeting confirm the shared commitment of both governments to strengthen their partnership in strategic sectors.
The aim is to develop projects with high economic and social impact, capable of supporting growth, stimulating investment, and encouraging the exchange of skills between both banks of the Mediterranean. This approach continues the exceptional strengthened partnership that both countries have pursued in recent years.
A Partnership Poised for a New Dimension
By calling for a "change in scale," Lecornu reaffirmed France’s commitment to assist Morocco in its major development initiatives and to solidify a cooperation framework based on innovation, investment, and shared interests.
This new direction reflects the ambition of both partners to forge an even closer relationship that can effectively address the economic, industrial, and geopolitical challenges in the years to come.
