Paris – Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita on Monday started a working visit to France at the invitation of French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot.
The visit is part of the implementation of the Reinforced Exceptional Partnership, established by the Declaration signed in Rabat on October 28, 2024, by The King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Nasser Bourita’s visit will focus on reviewing the implementation of this Declaration, in line with the directives of the two heads of State.
Earlier on 02 of this April, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot reiterated France’s position, expressed at the highest levels of government, supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Its Sahara
“Just a few months ago, we made clear our position: the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty, as a direct consequence of the Moroccan autonomy plan”, Barrot stated during a hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron had previously expressed this stance in a message to His Majesty King Mohammed VI in July 2024, affirming that “France considers that the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.”
Macron had reaffirmed “the unwavering position of France on this issue of national security for the Kingdom” and asserted that his country “intends to act in alignment with this position both nationally and internationally”.
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