During her visit to Rabat this Monday, the Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, reaffirmed her country's desire to further develop the economic partnership with Morocco.
This commitment is part of a dynamic aimed at consolidating bilateral relations on several strategic axes, notably cooperation in the Atlantic region and the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project.
Morocco, through the royal initiative for the access of the Sahel countries to the Atlantic, has become a real catalyst for strengthening the community established around the Atlantic rim.
« The message that I bring today to His Majesty King Mohammed VI from His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is a message of greeting and wishes of health, but above all a call to further strengthen relations between our two countries “, declared Yassine Fall during a press conference held alongside Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs. “ Our ties with Morocco are characterized by exemplary solidarity, sincere friendship and economic cooperation that we aspire to take to a higher level. “, she added.
One of the highlights of this meeting was the announcement of the holding of a joint Moroccan-Senegalese commission at the beginning of 2025. This event constitutes an opportunity to outline the contours of increased collaboration. “ We are actively preparing this commission which will allow teams from both countries to identify priority areas of partnership. The aim is to establish a clear roadmap to fully exploit common economic opportunities », explained the minister.
This dynamic of cooperation is supported by constant dialogue between the two governments. Ms. Fall thus welcomed the regular exchanges with her Moroccan counterpart, which concern both pan-African issues and bilateral and sub-regional projects. “ My brother, Nasser Bourita, and I are working closely together to strengthen our partnership, whether it is the Atlantic or the gas pipeline. “, she said.
The partnership around the Atlantic region illustrates the desire of the two countries to collaborate on strategic issues linked to maritime security, economic development and regional integration. “ We wish to consolidate our efforts in this strategic area in order to create a space for mutually beneficial cooperation “, underlined Ms. Fall.
As for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, recently approved by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it represents a crucial economic lever for both nations. This major project aims not only to strengthen energy security, but also to promote economic integration within the region. “ The gas pipeline represents a unique opportunity to connect our economies and meet the growing energy needs of our populations “, she said.
Yassine Fall's visit is part of a context of continued strengthening of Moroccan-Senegalese relations. The exchange of official visits between the leaders of the two countries testifies to this dynamic. “ We look forward to the visit of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Senegal, which will mark a new stage in the deepening of our relations “, she said.
This meeting in Rabat once again illustrates the depth of relations between Morocco and Senegal, based on values of solidarity and a common vision for sustainable and inclusive development. By strengthening their economic and energy cooperation, these two countries are asserting themselves as key players within the African continent.
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