French Senate President to visit Western Sahara

French Senate President to visit Western Sahara
French Senate President Gerard Larcher, August 26, 2024. (PHOTO: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)

Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate, will visit Dakhla on February 28, marking the first such trip to Morocco’s southern provinces, regional media report. The visit follows French endorsement of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, and a strengthening of bilateral ties. Recent agreements include €10 billion in trade and investment, targeting sectors like rail, energy, and green hydrogen.

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