French Interior minister meets Moroccan counterpart amid regional tensions

French Interior minister meets Moroccan counterpart amid regional tensions
Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit (left) and French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau (right) in Rabat, April 14, 2025. Photo: AFP

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau visited Rabat on Monday to discuss migration, organised crime, and drug trafficking with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit, AFP reported. The visit reflects improved Franco-Moroccan ties following France’s 2024 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. In contrast, relations with Algeria—an ally of the separatist Polisario Front—have deteriorated, with Algiers expelling 12 French officials on Monday, prompting Paris to warn of a swift response.

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