In a symbolic gesture, Brigitte Macron, first lady of France, recently welcomed the three sisters of King Mohammed VI of Morocco to the Élysée. This meeting, immortalized by a photo shared on the Élysée Instagram account, marks a turning point in relations between the two countries, which seemed to be experiencing tensions in recent months.
The absence of President Macron in the photo in no way diminishes the importance of this meeting, which is part of the continuity of the historic ties of friendship between France and Morocco. Recent telephone exchanges between the French president and the Moroccan king suggest a warming and a new ambition for this diplomatic relationship.
These diplomatic gestures, although symbolic, are of great importance for the improvement of international relations. According to Christian Cambion, president of the France-Morocco friendship group in the Senate, these small advances are positive signs to strengthen ties between the two countries. The French Minister of Foreign Affairs also affirmed his desire to open a new chapter in Franco-Moroccan relations.
In a context of rapprochement, a delegation of Moroccan senators is planned for France in May 2024, while the president of the French Senate will soon travel to Rabat. These exchanges demonstrate the desire of the two countries to renew dialogue and consolidate their cooperation.
This meeting between Brigitte Macron and the sisters of King Mohammed VI thus illustrates the importance of diplomatic relations and the need to maintain an open dialogue to promote mutual understanding and consolidate ties between France and Morocco.