French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier has described the economic partnership between Morocco and France as “a model for the rest of Africa” during a key event in Paris. Speaking at the opening of the France-Morocco Economic Day, organized jointly by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France, he emphasized the “exceptional” nature of the bilateral relationship, rooted in a shared commitment to fair and mutually beneficial trade.

Addressing an audience of nearly 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and public officials, Forissier highlighted how both nations view commerce as a catalyst for development, particularly for younger generations. “Trade, when conducted fairly, creates win-win opportunities that benefit both our peoples and future generations,” he stated.

The minister underscored that the strength of the Morocco-France partnership lies in its shared values and aligned economic visions. “This convergence of principles and goals has positioned our bilateral economic ties as a benchmark across the African continent,” he noted.

Forissier also celebrated the remarkable growth in bilateral trade, which surpassed €15 billion in 2025—a figure he called “unprecedented” and one that has doubled over the past decade.

The minister stressed that this momentum reflects a shared commitment to a “win-win” cooperation model. As Morocco advances its industrialization, modernization, and economic diversification, France is simultaneously opening its market wider to “Made in Morocco” products, fostering deeper economic integration.

Highlighting the depth of French investments in Morocco, Forissier cited the aerospace equipment manufacturer Safran, which recently committed €600 million to a new factory in Casablanca. Meanwhile, Morocco has emerged as the leading African investor in France, reinforcing the complementary nature of their economic relationship.

Looking ahead, the minister called for strengthened co-investment and cross-border ventures to deepen the partnership further. He also emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, noting that initiatives in education, skills development, and youth mobility are critical to sustaining the partnership’s future success.

“Our collaboration must prioritize people—training, knowledge-sharing, and investing in those who will carry this partnership forward,” he remarked.

Forissier pointed to a shared “ambitious and inclusive economic agenda” as the foundation of the partnership’s next phase. This agenda was formalized in October 2024 during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

“All of this is built on an outstanding political relationship that serves as the bedrock of our shared ambitions,” he concluded. “In a world marked by uncertainty, it is essential to forge stability and partnerships that not only secure our companies’ supply chains but also shape a resilient future.”

The France-Morocco Economic Day, supported by premier institutions such as the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Exports (AMDIE), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM), and Business France, serves as a pivotal platform for businesses on both sides to explore new opportunities.