On the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to the Cherifian kingdom, from Monday, October 28 to Wednesday, October 30, a series of agreements and partnerships are expected to be signed, particularly in the energy sector


More than one hundred twenty French personalities are expected to accompany President Emmanuel Macron on his first state visit to Morocco, taking place from Monday, October 28 to Wednesday, October 30, according to a non-exhaustive list provided by the Élysée. In addition to nine ministers, including those of economy, foreign affairs, interior, defense, and higher education, around forty business executives will be on board the presidential plane landing in Rabat on Monday afternoon. Among them are Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies; Rodolphe Saadé of CMA CGM; Catherine MacGregor of Engie; Ross McInnes of Safran; Henri Poupart-Lafarge of Alstom; and Sabrina Soussan of Suez

Following a two-year diplomatic crisis between Paris and Rabat, Emmanuel Macron's visit, at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, is expected to seal the Franco-Moroccan rapprochement and allow for "strengthening complementarities through joint projects," states the Élysée. Several agreements and partnerships are expected to be signed in this regard during two moments: on Monday evening, immediately after the private meeting between the two heads of state, and the next day, following business meetings

Source of the article: Le Monde