On Friday, France reiterated its unwavering commitment to its exceptional partnership with Morocco, emphasizing its determination to deepen this relationship, following recent rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the EU-Morocco agricultural and fisheries agreements.

In a statement, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs underlined the strategic importance of the relationship between the European Union and Morocco. France, while acknowledging the three rulings handed down by the CJEU, stressed its intent to continue working with European partners to strengthen economic exchanges and preserve the gains of this partnership, in full compliance with international law.

As highlighted in a letter from French President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Day, France remains committed to supporting Morocco’s efforts for the economic and social development of the Sahara, aimed at benefiting local populations, the statement from the Quai d’Orsay added.