France is seeking to redefine its long-term relationship with Morocco through the establishment of a comprehensive bilateral treaty. The agreement aims to structure future cooperation amid evolving geopolitical and economic challenges that both nations will face in the coming decades.

The initiative was unveiled by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu during a press conference in Rabat on 16 July, concluding the 15th High-Level Franco-Moroccan Meeting. The French delegation, led by Lecornu, included twelve ministers who engaged with their Moroccan counterparts to advance key discussions.

«This treaty will set a precedent for France’s diplomatic engagements beyond the European Union,» Lecornu stated, emphasizing its significance. A joint committee of French and Moroccan experts is currently drafting the agreement’s provisions, designed not merely to reinforce existing bonds but to establish a unique, stable, and forward-looking framework for bilateral collaboration.

Morocco-France: a relationship poised for transformation

The treaty builds on commitments made during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Both governments have since prioritized the implementation of these agreements while launching new initiatives across critical sectors.

Strengthening collaboration in industry, energy, transportation, defense, security, agriculture, culture, and higher education remains a central focus. Enhanced mobility for entrepreneurs, researchers, and students has also been identified as a key objective to foster deeper ties between the two nations.

Lecornu highlighted the robust cooperation between Moroccan and French authorities in combating terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and irregular migration. A comprehensive security accord is under development to further solidify these joint efforts.

The French Prime Minister reaffirmed France’s unwavering stance on Morocco’s territorial integrity, particularly regarding the Sahara issue. «This position is unchangeable,» he declared, adding that France would continue to reflect this stance in all aspects of its bilateral relations with Morocco.