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In a recent address, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita articulated the significance of the partnership with France, stating, "Our exchanges are part of this new chapter, opened yesterday by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron." He described the new declaration as "a reference document" that will guide bilateral relations and defined it as having "the strength first from its signatories." Bourita spoke about its role in shaping future cooperation, noting that it "specifies the governance of this new stage.” The minister highlighted the new official French position on the Western Sahara, stating “This evolution is not only a diplomatic formula but is part of a positive dynamic that the Moroccan Sahara issue has known for a number of years." He concluded by calling for enhanced cooperation with France to seize opportunities and address challenges in the region.

Today, #King #MohammedVI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for a #royal #dinner at the Royal Palace in Rabat. This gathering marks Macron's state visit to #Morocco, strengthening the ties between the two nations through discussions on key diplomatic and economic issues.

During a recent press conference with #Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirmed France's firm support for #Morocco's territorial integrity and its commitment to enhancing #investment and consular services. The French 🇫🇷 FM is part of a large delegation accompanying President Emmanuel Macron on his official State visit to 🇲🇦 Morocco. This announcement is part of the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, aimed at strengthening economic ties and promoting mutual interests in various sectors.

Princess #Lalla #Hasnaa and French First Lady #Brigitte #Macron pulled back the curtains to the #Royal #Theater of Rabat, an opening that marks a milestone in Morocco’s development for the arts. Built by the Bouregreg Valley Development Agency and designed by Zaha Hadid, the theater spans 7.1 hectares and enriches the capital’s artistic scene.

In a notable affirmation of #Morocco's territorial integrity, the French government published a #map recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces on the official website of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The decision follows a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI, in which Macron acknowledged that the "present and future of Western Sahara fall within Morocco’s sovereignty." This move, alongside recent talks with the King during Macron’s Rabat visit, marks a key step in operationalizing France’s new stance on the Western Sahara dispute. It also contributes to the positive international momentum surrounding Morocco’s territorial integrity.

Princess #Lalla #Hasnaa, alongside French First Lady #Brigitte #Macron, inaugurated today the Royal #Theater of Rabat. This cultural project aims to strengthen the artistic framework of the capital and embodies the royal dedication to promoting art and culture in Morocco. The theater was constructed by the Agency for the Development of the Bouregreg Valley and designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid. It spans 7.1 hectares with 25,400 square meters in Morocco’s capital. 

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a compelling address to Morocco's parliamentary chambers today, outlining a renewed strategic partnership between the two countries. The emphasis on #education, which aims to enhance technical skills and bolster French-language programs, is seen as a crucial step in furthering bilateral ties between the two nations. Macron, accompanied by a delegation of ministers and business leaders, sought to mend and strengthen Franco-Moroccan relations, which have historically been both complex and significant. In his speech, the French president emphasized the importance of education as a cornerstone of this renewed #collaboration which he described as a “bridge of hope and responsibility” between #France and #Morocco. Read more: bit.ly/48ywpph

In a keynote address to Morocco's #Parliament today, French President Emmanuel Macron urged a revitalized Franco-Moroccan #partnership to tackle shared challenges, focusing on interfaith cooperation, the fight against terrorism, and the management of illegal migration. Macron characterized #France’s connection with #Morocco as a “unique bond of friendship” and pointed out the importance of beginning a “new chapter” of strategic #collaboration as the nations celebrate a milestone anniversary. “I see the opportunity and necessity to write a new book to face and meet the challenges of the century,” Macron told Parliament, envisioning a partnership that would bring together France, Morocco, the European Union, as well as the wider #Maghreb region. Read more: ibit.ly/vsfNp

During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to #Morocco, TotalEnergies announced the launch of preliminary studies for the "#Chbika" project, an ambitious #RenewableEnergy initiative in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region along the #Atlantic coast. According to the company’s official statement, this project will establish 1 GW of onshore solar and wind capacity to power the production of #GreenHydrogen through desalinated seawater electrolysis, which will then be converted into 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually for the #European market. #TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné emphasized that this agreement aligns with the company’s strategy to develop exportable renewable energy projects in countries with highly competitive renewable resources, like #Morocco.

Morocco’s #Princess Lalla Meryem and Brigitte Macron launched today a campaign against #bullying in schools and #CyberBullying. The campaign is initiated by The National Observatory for Children’s Rights ( Observatoire National Des Droits de l'Enfant ), which is chaired by Princess Lalla Meryem. The campaign, under the banner “Let’s Act Together,” reflects Morocco’s commitment to address school bullying. The campaign entails several measures, including an #awareness initiative through dissemination of a video on school bullying in 3,770 secondary and high schools. Read more: ibit.ly/t5DHR