France is seeking to establish a fresh, long-term framework for its partnership with Morocco. Both nations are collaborating on a groundbreaking bilateral treaty designed to structure their cooperation for decades to come, aligning it with emerging global challenges.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled this initiative during a press conference in Rabat on July 16, concluding the 15th high-level Franco-Moroccan meeting. He led a delegation of twelve French ministers who engaged with their Moroccan counterparts.

«This treaty will be the first bilateral agreement France signs with a non-EU country,» Lecornu emphasized, highlighting its significance in a government statement.

A joint committee of French and Moroccan experts is currently drafting the document. Beyond symbolic gestures, the treaty aims to establish a «unique, stable, and forward-looking» framework that will guide future collaboration between the two nations.

Expanding Morocco-France partnership to new frontiers

The treaty builds on commitments made during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Both governments are now tasked with turning those promises into tangible initiatives across multiple sectors.

Key areas of focus include deepening industrial, energy, transport, defense, security, agricultural, cultural, and higher education ties. Enhanced mobility for entrepreneurs and students is also a top priority.

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

He also reiterated France’s unwavering stance on the Sahara issue, describing it as «immutable.» Paris will maintain this position and ensure it influences all aspects of its relationship with Morocco.