France and Morocco Ink Energy Deal as PM’s Visit Seals Diplomatic Reset

France and Morocco Ink Energy Deal as PM’s Visit Seals Diplomatic Reset

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat this week with 12 ministers and a clear mandate to deepen energy cooperation, marking a concrete step in repairing ties after years of diplomatic tension between Paris and Rabat.

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Lecornu landed in the Moroccan capital on Tuesday for a two-day visit, the first official trip abroad since taking office [197994]. He was accompanied by a dozen cabinet members, signaling the breadth of the reset effort [197312]. The visit comes after a period of strained relations between the two countries, and aims to solidify a rapprochement that has gained momentum over the past two years [197312][197978].

On Thursday, the two sides focused on expanding energy cooperation, with Lecornu praising the bilateral relationship as “exceptionally positive” [197978]. The energy deal marks a key milestone in the strengthened alliance between France and Morocco [197978]. The trip is part of a broader diplomatic reset that has been unfolding between the two nations [198013].

The French premier’s visit underscores Paris’s readiness to boost ties across multiple sectors, with both governments signaling a renewed commitment to partnership [197994][197978].

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