فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Élysée Palace, on the eve of French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Morocco, has confirmed France’s position supporting Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, announcing plans to strengthen this stance through supporting development in the southern provinces.
The French presidential palace explained in the visit’s briefing that Paris, within the framework of its strategic partnership with Rabat, confirms its commitment to the Kingdom’s national security issues, particularly regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue. It noted President Macron’s efforts to update the French position in light of recent developments, highlighting the growing international consensus around Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
The Élysée emphasized that “the present and future of the Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty,” confirming that Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan constitutes “the sole basis for reaching a fair and lasting political solution” in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
President Macron and his wife Brigitte are scheduled to arrive at Rabat-Salé airport this Monday afternoon for a three-day visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation including ministers and economic stakeholders. His visit will begin with a meeting with Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch at the airport, followed by a meeting with His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat, where they will jointly oversee the signing of several bilateral agreements.
This marks Macron’s first official visit to the Kingdom since 2017 and comes as part of strengthening strategic relations between the two countries. The Élysée confirmed France’s commitment to supporting UN efforts in the region, focusing on accompanying economic, social, cultural, and educational development that serves the interests of local populations.
