France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, Éléonore Caroit, is set to visit Morocco on May 4–5, in a trip that reflects the renewed momentum in relations between Rabat and Paris.
During her visit, the French official is expected to hold talks with several Moroccan ministers and take part in key international events hosted in the capital, including the African Open Government Forum and the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL), according to the French embassy in Rabat.
The visit comes amid a marked improvement in Morocco–France ties, following a period of diplomatic cooling in recent years. Relations between the two countries have regained strength since a major shift in Paris’ position on the Western Sahara issue.
On July 30, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron officially expressed support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in a message addressed to King Mohammed VI, stating that the “present and future” of the territory lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.
This announcement marked a significant turning point in French diplomacy, with Paris also endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “only basis” for a lasting political solution to the dispute.
Since then, bilateral relations have entered a new phase of strategic alignment, illustrated by intensified political dialogue, economic cooperation, and high-level visits, including Macron’s state visit to Rabat in October 2024.
Caroit’s trip is thus seen as part of this broader dynamic of renewed partnership, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation across diplomatic, cultural, and multilateral platforms.
