France is seeking to redefine its long-term partnership with Morocco through a groundbreaking bilateral treaty. The agreement aims to modernize and stabilize cooperation between the two nations, addressing evolving global and regional challenges.

French Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled this initiative on July 16 during the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat. He led a delegation of twelve French ministers who engaged with their Moroccan counterparts to advance bilateral priorities.

«This treaty will establish the first-ever long-term framework agreement France signs with a country outside the European Union,» Lecornu stated in his official remarks. A joint French-Moroccan committee has been established to draft the document, which aims to go beyond diplomatic niceties to create a unique, stable, and forward-looking partnership.

Strengthening Morocco-France ties across key sectors

The treaty builds upon commitments made during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Both governments are now focused on turning those promises into actionable projects across multiple vital sectors.

Key areas of cooperation include:

• Industrial development and trade partnerships
• Energy transition and renewable resources
• Modern transportation infrastructure
• Defense and security collaboration
• Agricultural innovation and food security
• Cultural exchanges and higher education
• Facilitating business and student mobility

The French minister highlighted Morocco’s pivotal role in combating transnational threats. «Morocco remains a critical partner in fighting terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and irregular migration,» he noted. A comprehensive security agreement is in development to further solidify this joint effort.

The treaty also reinforces France’s unwavering stance on the Sahara issue, describing its position as «unchangeable.» French officials stressed that this principle will continue to guide all aspects of bilateral relations moving forward.