July 6, 2026

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French prime minister sebastien lecornu to visit Morocco on july 15

The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to make his maiden official trip to Morocco on July 15, marking a significant milestone in French-Moroccan diplomatic relations.

The following day, he will co-chair the High-Level Moroccan-French Joint Commission alongside Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. This high-stakes meeting will focus on deepening bilateral cooperation across critical sectors such as energy, defense, and economic partnerships.

The gathering represents the most substantial high-level dialogue between Rabat and Paris since Philippe Lalliot took up his role as France’s envoy to Morocco, underscoring the renewed momentum in the countries’ strategic alliance.