Stéphane Séjourné

French Foreign Minister Affirms Importance of Recognizing Morocco’s Sovereignty over Sahara

Paris – In an exclusive statement to Morocco’s 2M channel, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné made important remarks about France’s position on the Western Sahara issue.

Séjourné stated, “It was obvious. We had a responsibility: To rebuild trust between our two peoples, and this trust also comes through the President of the Republic’s declaration. I am very happy about that.”

The French minister indicated that France’s official recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara was a necessary and logical step to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Séjourné emphasized that this recognition reflects France’s desire to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation with Morocco, noting that this step will contribute to opening new horizons for bilateral cooperation in various fields.

This statement comes in the context of the positive developments witnessed in French-Moroccan relations recently, which culminated in France’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

These statements are considered an additional confirmation of the French position supporting Morocco in the Sahara issue, and an important step towards enhancing strategic cooperation between the two countries in the future.

The minister’s remarks underscore the significance of this diplomatic move in reinforcing trust and opening new avenues for collaboration between France and Morocco. It also highlights the evolving dynamics of international relations concerning the Western Sahara issue, with France taking a clear stance in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity.

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