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Written by: Al-Buraq Shadi Abdel Salam
The declaration regarding the exceptional and close partnership between Morocco and France, signed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the guest of Morocco, His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, is an expression of the advanced awareness of the various political, economic and social actors in Rabat and Paris of the inevitability of the interconnection of interests between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic over The basis for recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over its entire national territory, from Tangiers to Lagouira, as the development dynamic is in accordance with the equation of stability and a strong protecting state. In light of the rapid geopolitical developments and the growing risks and crises taking place in the region, it is natural for the French political mind to re-read and evaluate its diplomatic status for a kingdom that has remained… Friendship with it is a historical legacy of historic France, as the political, economic, social, developmental and security situation that our country is experiencing makes it an oasis of stability, peace and security in a region rife with crises and conflicts, as this declaration remains a historical document that witnesses the development of Moroccan-French relations towards a new horizon. Its title is equality, respect and mutual trust to establish and bear the birth certificate of the “new Rabat-Paris axis” with a Mediterranean vision, a Euro-African spirit, and a firm desire to confront regional challenges with all responsibility and clarity between two ancient peoples, which makes this axis a distinct “civilizational corridor” between the continent. Africa, with its promising opportunities, and the European continent, with its enormous potential, so that the honorable Kingdom of Morocco can fulfill its historical role as a humanitarian meeting place for the peoples of the two continents, and its sacred lands will be transformed into a giant logistical bridge between the peoples of the two continents.
The declaration regarding the exceptional and close partnership between Morocco and France embodies the advanced situation and close cooperation that characterizes Moroccan-French relations, which are based on solid bonds, strong links, and stable ties rooted in history. It constitutes a model of strategic partnership in relations between countries, and sets a comprehensive vision for managing relations. The bilateral relationship between the two countries, which was built on strong foundations supporting its development by maintaining safe distances of mutual respect under the umbrella of the bonds of friendship that bind the leaders of the two countries through a long shared history of cooperation, solidarity, and serious and responsible interoperability in several regional, international and multi-file issues. Parties, which reflected positively on bilateral relations between the two countries, as this declaration sets new standards based on equality, equality in sovereignty, respect for the internal affairs and foreign policy orientations of each party, adherence to agreed-upon commitments, and building relationships based on mutual trust and confidence. Transparency in all transactions, which helps avoid crises resulting from misunderstanding and prior consultation in a way that enhances mutual understanding, coordination of efforts, and solidarity between each party, which enhances the relationship between state and state, equality in sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs and in foreign policy choices, and respect The concluded commitments, trust, transparency, prior consultation, solidarity and responsibility of each party towards the other, which reflects constructive cooperation and enhances the spirit of sustainable and effective partnership in the various political, economic, commercial, cultural, development, environmental, security and defense fields of interest to the two countries.
The declaration regarding the exceptional and strong partnership between Morocco and France confirms the desire of the leadership of the two countries and their commitment to developing bilateral relations within a comprehensive framework that includes a long-term strategic vision, aiming at stability and sustainability by improving the scope of cooperation in various fields by thinking about the future of future generations and ensuring that this Relationships are capable of meeting their needs and aspirations, and this will only happen within a comprehensive, stable and permanent strategic framework based on sovereign guarantees in a way that enhances the strength and effectiveness of these relations and their ability to withstand the crises, risks and geopolitical fluctuations associated with them by implementing strategic, practical and effective steps. To achieve common goals, focusing on innovation and development in the methods used by involving all fields and sectors, such as economy, education, culture, and security, to ensure the achievement of common goals and address issues and challenges that may hinder the progress of the two countries, whether economic, security, or social.
The declaration regarding the exceptional and close partnership between Morocco and France reveals three major goals that both countries seek to achieve, in an atmosphere of trust, responsibility and transparency, by enhancing political and strategic rapprochement by supporting political coordination and exchanging common strategic visions that enable Morocco and France to confront major challenges. And deepening and modernizing the economic partnership by strengthening the bonds of economic cooperation between the two countries with the aim of supporting economic development, enhancing social cohesion, ensuring their strategic independence in the face of global challenges, and developing human and cultural ties by improving inter-cooperation in the fields of culture and human capital, with a focus on Francophone values. Openness and raising the level of mutual understanding and respect between the peoples of the two countries.
The declaration regarding the exceptional and strong partnership between Morocco and France establishes a strategic partnership with multiple dimensions that enhances Morocco’s ability to influence its regional space, and supports the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to serve the issues of the African peoples and their legitimate aspirations for sustainable development, security and peace, as the Kingdom In light of this diplomatic momentum witnessed by the joint relations between Paris and Rabat, the Moroccan Parliament is able to play a pioneering role in serious and responsible engagement with African issues in all forums and forums. On this basis, the Kingdom of Morocco and France have affirmed, through this declaration, their broad involvement in Moroccan initiatives. Aiming to achieve the development goals set forth in Moroccan structural projects and initiatives in the open African space, especially in the West Africa and Sahel region, to which Morocco pays special attention and has major pioneering projects that will change the face of the region, such as the Atlantic-African gas pipeline project, and the royal initiative to enhance the access of the Sahel countries to the ocean. The Atlantic, through South-South cooperation, which is based on a win-win partnership, and the Rabat Series initiative for ambitious and pioneering African-Atlantic countries. This declaration also provides a flexible framework that makes the sustainability of this partnership with its political commitments and participatory philosophy far from the political fluctuations in Paris, which It enhances the stability of bilateral relations and ensures the achievement of common goals in development and sustainability.
The two sides will work to establish a mechanism to follow up on the “exceptional and strong partnership” between Morocco and France, which will constitute a strong and strong legal and diplomatic framework under the direct personal supervision of the leadership of the two countries, which reflects a strong commitment and a firm desire from both parties to ensure the implementation of joint commitments effectively and efficiently. Through strong governance that includes setting priorities strategically and enhancing coordination between relevant bodies to establish comprehensive cooperation that achieves the desired goals by activating evaluation and follow-up mechanisms and holding periodic meetings, which allows a rapid response to the challenges and developments associated with them, which enhances the flexibility, strength and durability of the partnership. A strategic follow-up committee was also appointed, whose members consist of representatives from both countries, ensuring the existence of an effective mechanism for submitting proposals and deepening cooperation, as this approach provides a complementary role to existing bodies, and enhances better coordination between various initiatives, which contributes to the sustainability of the partnership and its effectiveness in facing challenges. Regional and international.
The joint declaration reaffirms the effective and pivotal role of the partnership between Morocco and France in addressing regional issues with a clear strategic vision and a responsible political philosophy, in a way that supports the Kingdom’s efforts to consolidate its legitimate sovereignty over the southern regions, and reflects France’s commitment to its responsibilities as a strategic partner that keeps pace with the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to achieve economic development. and social issues in the southern provinces, which contributes to enhancing stability and development under Moroccan sovereignty, given that the autonomy proposal remains the basic solution and the only negotiable framework for resolving the artificial regional conflict in a just and sustainable political manner under Moroccan sovereignty in accordance with Security Council resolutions.
Based on the above, French recognition cannot be addressed from its political aspect only, but rather it is a permanent, sustainable and comprehensive strategic state position because the Kingdom of Morocco presents itself to the world as a regional power with supreme national interests that cannot be touched, and this new behavior of the Kingdom diplomatically is evidence of understanding. sensitive to international changes against the backdrop of successive European recognitions after the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, and the repercussions of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East on global peace and security. On this basis, the French position fuels the common ambitions of the two countries in joint investment in bilateral relations with a forward-looking vision and futurism; The French position is an inevitable result of diligent, multi-dimensional diplomatic work led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI with a visionary royal vision aimed at building a strong, honest and responsible diplomatic doctrine based on mutual respect and respect for the privacy and challenges of others, defending the supreme interests of the nation and preserving national security in accordance with… An approach that draws from the Kingdom’s ancient political, diplomatic and historical heritage.
The declaration regarding the exceptional and close partnership between Morocco and France is not considered just a document, but rather a serious basis for building a new paradigm (a new model) in managing bilateral relations between Rabat and Paris, characterized by cooperation, effectiveness, and a shift from ideas to actions and from common approaches to practical actions that reflect… Cooperation and understanding between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic in accordance with new diplomatic rules of engagement based on clear values of independence, sovereignty, equality, balance and consensus to serve noble principles that serve the interests of the two friendly peoples and guarantee the rights of future generations to live in dignity.
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