Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Ties with Egypt: PM Says

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said the kingdom is extending a sincere hand of cooperation to Egypt, as the two countries moved to give fresh momentum to bilateral ties and push relations toward a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The remarks came during the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Joint Coordination and Follow-up Committee, co-chaired in Cairo by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Akhannouch. The meeting brought together senior ministers and officials from both sides to discuss a wide range of issues of shared interest and ways to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.

Madbouly welcomed the Moroccan delegation to Egypt’s New Administrative Capital and conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to King Mohammed VI, wishing Morocco continued success and progress. He praised the long-standing and close ties between the two countries, saying the relationship is built on shared destiny, friendship, and mutual trust. He added that the meeting reflects a joint political will to expand cooperation and strengthen economic and development partnerships.

The Egyptian prime minister said relations between Cairo and Rabat have been marked by continuous coordination since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1957, particularly on regional and international issues. He noted that both countries have long supported balanced foreign policies, respect for international law, counterterrorism efforts, and political solutions to crises in the Middle East.

Madbouly also praised Morocco’s supportive stance toward Egypt following the June 30, 2013 developments and its backing for Egypt’s democratic transition, counter-extremism efforts, and economic development. He said the current visit, along with the signing of a package of agreements and memoranda of understanding, comes at a particularly important moment given rising geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, supply chain pressures, and shifting development priorities.

He said the newly signed agreements represent a qualitative leap in bilateral cooperation and lay the groundwork for a new phase based on economic integration, exchange of expertise, and mutual benefit. The documents cover investment promotion, customs cooperation, industrial collaboration, finance, taxation, culture, youth, sports, and sustainable development, with the aim of boosting trade, facilitating capital flows, and strengthening joint production and competitiveness.

For his part, Akhannouch said the convening of the committee reflects the ambition of the leaderships of both countries to inject greater momentum into bilateral relations and elevate them to the level of a comprehensive and model strategic partnership based on effective solidarity, full economic integration, and political coordination on regional and international issues.

He stressed that the meeting was not merely a routine diplomatic gathering, but a political declaration and a new charter for strategic partnership between Morocco and Egypt. He said both countries are working to strengthen their positions as key regional powers and that the success of this partnership depends on clear political positions and practical economic cooperation.

Akhannouch called for increasing trade exchange in a balanced way, making better use of existing free trade agreements, removing administrative barriers, and encouraging two-way investment flows. He said the key to meaningful economic integration lies in expanding cooperation in logistics, direct maritime links, industry, energy, mining, and African trade.

He pointed in particular to the importance of direct connectivity between Tangier Med and East Port Said, as well as the Suez Canal economic محور, saying such links could turn Egypt and Morocco into one integrated platform and a shared gateway to African, European, and Asian markets. He also highlighted opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy, especially green hydrogen, and called for stronger business forums and an investment platform linking both countries’ investment bodies.

Akhannouch said culture remains one of the strongest pillars of Egyptian-Moroccan relations and called for continued cooperation in the arts, heritage protection, and cultural and creative industries. He ended his remarks by renewing his thanks to the Egyptian side and stressing that Morocco extends a sincere hand of cooperation to Egypt, adding that the two countries’ strength lies in unity and their prosperity in integration.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to translating this new momentum into concrete projects and programs that serve the interests of both peoples and strengthen the regional and international standing of Egypt and Morocco.