AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMorocco-France Security Reset: French PM Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch wrapped the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting in Rabat, with Paris reiterating its “unwavering” Western Sahara position and both sides pushing a comprehensive security agreement after “unprecedented operational successes” against terrorism, organised crime and drug trafficking. Defense Industry Cooperation: The two countries also signed a technical arrangement and memorandum on defense industry cooperation, aiming to diversify the legal framework for military collaboration. Gaza Stabilisation Role: Morocco formalised its participation in an international Gaza stabilisation force, with police, military and humanitarian roles set out as post-war plans gather pace. Western Sahara Pressure: A Sahrawi working group condemned Engie’s involvement in projects tied to Morocco’s land allocations in occupied Western Sahara, linking new agricultural expansion to the “Dakhla” desalination push. Regional Investment Push: A new BDO Maroc guide highlights Morocco’s southern provinces as a fast-growing investment hub, driven by ports, rail, telecoms and logistics toward West Africa. AfDB Rail Funding: The AfDB approved €205m to help Morocco complete the Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line and advance its wider rail strategy.
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