Morocco’s FM interview with French media highlights “new chapter” in Moroccan French relations

In an interview with the French weekly news magazine Le Point, Nasser Bourita described the recent state visit to Morocco by the French President as “the beginning of a new chapter in Moroccan French relations under the leadership of King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron.” On the issue of the Sahara, Bourita said President Macron reiterated that “the present and the future of the Sahara are part of Morocco’s sovereignty.” On the ongoing situation across the Maghreb Bourita asserted that “Morocco does not intervene in the relations that other countries have with Algeria. We focus exclusively on our bilateral relations with our partners, leaving each country free to develop the ties it wishes with Algeria.” On the Middle East, Bourita recalled Morocco’s position in support of lasting peace and a two-state solution adding that Morocco’s resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel does not mean endorsement of Israeli government actions.