The economic partnership between Morocco and France stands as a “model for the rest of Africa,” declared Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, during the opening of the France-Morocco Economic Day in Paris. The event, organized by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France, brought together business leaders, investors, and public officials.

In his address to nearly 300 attendees, Forissier underscored the “exceptional” nature of the bilateral relationship, rooted in a shared commitment to fair and equitable international trade. “Our two nations firmly believe that commerce is a catalyst for success and development, particularly for younger generations. When structured fairly, it creates mutually beneficial opportunities that empower both peoples,” he stated.

Forissier emphasized that the alignment of values and shared vision between France and Morocco has positioned their economic collaboration as a benchmark across the African continent. “This convergence of principles and goals strengthens the bond between our countries and sets a standard for Africa,” he asserted.

The minister highlighted the remarkable growth in bilateral trade, which surpassed 15 billion euros in 2025—a figure he described as “unprecedented” and more than double the volume recorded a decade earlier.

This surge reflects the deepening cooperation between Paris and Rabat, driven by Morocco’s accelerated industrialization, modernization efforts, and economic diversification, alongside France’s expanding market access for Moroccan-made products. Forissier also pointed to the robust investments made by French companies in Morocco, citing Safran’s recent commitment of 600 million euros to establish a new aerospace components factory in Casablanca.

Beyond trade and investment, Forissier stressed the human dimension of the partnership, emphasizing initiatives in skills development, knowledge exchange, mobility, and youth engagement. “Businesses must invest not only in goods and services but also in the people who will shape the future of this alliance,” he noted.

The minister outlined a forward-looking agenda for the partnership, anchored in an ambitious and shared economic framework agreed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

“This partnership is also built on an outstanding political relationship, which serves as a foundation for our shared ambitions,” Forissier concluded. He reiterated the importance of fostering stability and resilience in a world marked by uncertainty, adding, “By strengthening our collaborative ties, we secure critical supply chains and market opportunities for our enterprises.”

The France-Morocco Economic Day, co-organized with leading institutions including the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM), and Business France, serves as a premier platform for businesses on both sides of the Mediterranean.