Rabat: French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier stated he was “very impressed” by Morocco’s “modernity” and the momentum in the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Forissier said he witnessed this momentum firsthand during his latest visit to Morocco, a country he considers a “priority” on his agenda as France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade. The minister conveyed his ambition to continue promoting a “win-win” bilateral relationship with the spirit of the Reinforced exceptional partnership established in October 2024 at the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s State visit to Morocco at the invitation of the Sovereign.

Forissier expressed his admiration for the investments in Morocco, particularly by French companies, citing the reinforcement of French aerospace equipment manufacturer Safran’s presence in Morocco through a new factory in Casablanca. He also highlighted the quality of the Kingdom’s transport, energy, and logistics infrastructure, noting its remarkable development pace.

The French minister remarked on the dynamic vision of modernization driving Morocco, describing it as both gradual and rapid. He emphasized the potential of bilateral cooperation to serve as models on the African continent, benefiting future generations.

Commenting on economic ties, Forissier praised the exceptional partnership between Morocco and France, which has strengthened considerably in recent years due to a shared vision by the two Heads of State, His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron. He highlighted the long-term nature of this partnership, built on cross-investments and the security of supply and value chains.

Trade between Morocco and France, estimated to exceed £15 billion in 2025, has more than doubled in less than a decade, according to the French minister, who concluded with optimism about the significant progress made and the potential for continued development.