Dakhla: Speaking at the opening of the Morocco-France Economic Forum, Sitail emphasized that this event, organized in the pearl of Morocco’s South, showcases the importance of an exceptional partnership founded on shared values, a common vision, and concrete projects at the service of sustainable and inclusive development. She praised the depth of the ties between Morocco and France, recalling that this partnership is based above all on ‘women and men who, more than just believing in it, bring it to life and help it grow.’
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, this forum goes beyond symbolism to be a true act of recognition and commitment, held in an emblematic region of the Moroccan Sahara. French President Emmanuel Macron had recognized that ‘the present and future of the Sahara are part of Moroccan sovereignty.’ Sitail pointed out that Dakhla is now focused on the century’s greatest priorities, mainly energy transition, sustainable water management, port infrastructure and logistics, responsible fishery, and sustainable tourism. She added that these projects embody the ambition of a future-oriented Morocco, open to its continent.
Speaking on the Dakhla Atlantic port, the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, as well as desalination and renewable energy programs, Sitail emphasized that these initiatives embody the ambition of building a modern and resilient development model that is connected to Africa. She reiterated that a partnership is not measured by declarations but by the ability to create growth, investment, and sustainable jobs. France remains a major economic partner of the Kingdom, and this relationship, long focused on the Mediterranean region, is now extending to the Atlantic, making Dakhla a new growth hub and a gateway to Africa.
On a human level, the Moroccan diplomat praised Dakhla’s inclusive development model, based on local entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. She noted that this region combines Moroccan know-how and French expertise to create not only value and jobs but also meaning. Sitail stressed that it is crucial that French businesses ‘come to Dakhla, not in a symbolic manner, but as actors committed to a real dynamic,’ recalling that French-Moroccan cooperation is built on the ground, over time, and with measurable results.