During an official visit to Moscow, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, met this Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The meeting is part of the ongoing implementation of the Deep Strategic Partnership established in 2016 between King Mohammed VI and President Vladimir Putin.
Both diplomats praised the current momentum in Moroccan-Russian relations, which they described as being marked by consistent political dialogue and strengthened cooperation across several sectors. They reaffirmed a shared commitment to elevate the partnership to a new level, reflecting the ambitions and mutual potential that exist between the two nations.
As part of this effort, the two ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a new Joint Working Committee between their respective foreign ministries. This body will be tasked with assessing existing areas of cooperation and identifying new, high-impact avenues for collaboration.
They also agreed on the importance of maintaining regular political consultations and closely monitoring the implementation of commitments—key steps aimed at deepening the strategic relationship.
Their discussions extended beyond bilateral issues to cover major regional and international developments, focusing particularly on North Africa, the Sahel, and the Middle East. These talks reflect a robust diplomatic dialogue that continues both through direct visits and on the sidelines of multilateral summits.
In addition to the bilateral meeting, Bourita co-chaired the eighth session of the Joint Cooperation Commission alongside Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. This commission serves as a formal platform for advancing projects and agreements in a wide range of sectors.
Since the ascension of King Mohammed VI to the throne, Moroccan-Russian relations have undergone significant transformation. Two Royal Visits to Moscow—in 2002 and again in 2016—laid the groundwork for the current strategic frameworks guiding bilateral ties. In return, President Vladimir Putin made an official visit to Morocco in 2006, further cementing this diplomatic relationship.
