France and Morocco are finalizing a groundbreaking bilateral treaty to establish a robust, forward-looking framework for their relationship. This initiative seeks to modernize long-standing cooperation and align it with the challenges and opportunities of the coming decades.

The announcement came during a high-level meeting in Rabat, where French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu led a delegation of twelve ministers. Speaking at a joint press conference following the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting, he emphasized the historic nature of the planned agreement.

«We are crafting a bilateral treaty that will serve as a model for France’s future partnerships beyond the European Union», Lecornu stated. A dedicated committee of French and Moroccan experts is actively drafting the document, which aims to move beyond symbolic gestures to create a unique, enduring, and ambitious roadmap for bilateral collaboration.

a treaty to elevate Morocco-France relations to new heights

This treaty builds on the momentum from French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Both nations are committed to turning the commitments made during that visit into tangible actions, expanding cooperation across multiple critical sectors.

The agreement will prioritize collaboration in industry, energy, transportation, defense, security, agriculture, culture, and higher education. Facilitating mobility for entrepreneurs and students is also a key focus, fostering stronger people-to-people connections.

During the Rabat meeting, Lecornu highlighted the robust cooperation between Moroccan and French agencies in combating terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and irregular migration. A comprehensive security pact is in the works to further solidify this joint effort.

The French Prime Minister also reaffirmed France’s unwavering stance on the Sahara issue, describing it as «non-negotiable» and stressing that this position would remain consistent in shaping bilateral relations.