France is seeking to establish a fresh foundation for its partnership with Morocco through a groundbreaking bilateral treaty. The two nations are collaborating to draft a long-term agreement that reflects modern challenges and future opportunities.

French Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled this initiative during a joint press conference in Rabat, following the 15th high-level Franco-Moroccan meeting. He led a delegation of twelve French ministers who engaged with their Moroccan counterparts to advance shared priorities.

« This initiative aims to create the first bilateral treaty France signs outside the European Union, » Lecornu stated in his official remarks. A joint committee of French and Moroccan experts is currently finalizing the treaty’s framework, designed to be unique, stable, and forward-looking.

Transforming Morocco-France relations for the future

The treaty builds on President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Both governments are now implementing key commitments from that landmark meeting while launching new collaborative projects.

Strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors is a top priority: industrial development, energy transition, transportation networks, defense initiatives, security frameworks, agricultural innovation, cultural exchanges, and higher education. Facilitating mobility for entrepreneurs and students is also a key focus area.

Lecornu highlighted the robust collaboration between Moroccan and French agencies in combating terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and irregular migration. A comprehensive security agreement is in development to further solidify this joint effort.

The French official also reaffirmed France’s unwavering stance on the Sahara issue, describing it as « unchanging » and emphasizing that this position will continue to guide bilateral relations with Morocco.