France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concludes two-day visit to Rabat

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on July 15 for a two-day official visit, during which several bilateral agreements are set to be signed. The trip also paves the way for a future state visit by King Mohammed VI to France.

The delegation includes a dozen French ministers, such as Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Laurent Nuñez, Minister of the Interior. Their agenda focuses on economic cooperation, judicial collaboration, and defense initiatives. “Regional security remains a top priority for both Paris and Rabat,” observers note, as the ongoing instability in the Sahel and rising terrorism threats continue to weigh heavily on the two nations.

This visit marks the first leg of Sébastien Lecornu’s diplomatic engagements abroad—just a day prior, on July 14, he was in Doha to convey France’s condolences following the passing of the former Emir of Qatar, Hamad ben Khalifa Al Thani.

The timing of the Moroccan visit carries added significance. In 2021 and 2022, bilateral relations between France and Morocco faced notable strains, underscoring the importance of rebuilding trust and strengthening ties.