Fatshimétrie, October 29, 2024 – During his speech before the Parliament in Rabat, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed crucial topics such as bilateral cooperation with Morocco to combat illegal immigration and various forms of trafficking.
Macron stressed the importance of a natural and fluid cooperation with Morocco to manage migratory flows and facilitate the returns of Moroccan nationals expelled from France. He also highlighted the need for close judicial cooperation to counter drug trafficking and other forms of transnational crime.
Beyond these issues, the French President advocated for a smoother movement of people between France and Morocco. He welcomed recent initiatives aimed at facilitating the travel of Moroccan students in France and expressed his willingness to continue on this path by launching a pilot experiment.
Furthermore, Macron reaffirmed his support for Moroccan sovereignty and promised French investments for the development of the region. He stressed the importance of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the basis for a just and lasting political solution to the Western Sahara conflict.
The French President also spoke of the need for youth-focused development projects, stressing that it is through the creation of opportunities for young people that stability can be ensured and an end to the trafficking and poverty that affect Africa and Europe can be put.
Finally, Macron proposed the signing of a new bilateral strategic framework in 2025 to mark the 70th anniversary of Morocco’s independence. This strengthened partnership aims to strengthen ties between France and Morocco and foster regional cooperation in the Mediterranean.
In conclusion, Emmanuel Macron’s speech in Rabat demonstrates the desire of the two countries to strengthen their cooperation in key areas such as the management of migration flows, security, economic development and the promotion of youth. These mutual commitments pave the way for closer collaboration and joint initiatives to address regional and global challenges.