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Morocco World
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
King Mohammed VI Receives Sahel Alliance Foreign Ministers in Rabat
Rabat – King Mohammed VI welcomed on Monday the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The visit brought together Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, and Bakary Yaou Sangare, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger's transitional government. The audience reflected the depth of Morocco's long-standing relations with the three Sahel countries, founded on genuine bilateral ties, mutual respect, and a spirit of active solidarity. The ministers conveyed heartfelt messages from their Heads of State, who expressed gratitude for King Mohammed VI's constant attention to the Sahel's needs and aspirations. In their remarks, the ministers commended the King's initiative to open Atlantic access to Sahel countries, describing it as a decisive step toward greater economic opportunity and regional integration. They also voiced strong support for the project and affirmed their readiness to work towards its swift materialization. The ministers presented an update on the development of the Alliance of Sahel States. They outlined the efforts underway to strengthen the alliance's institutional and operational foundations, positioning it as a key platform for cooperation among the three countries. This meeting reaffirmed Morocco's role as a trusted partner in the region and underlined a shared determination to pursue deeper integration and sustainable development across the Sahel. Earlier this week, Niger's Foreign Minister called Morocco an 'essential partner' for Sahel countries, including those in the Sahel States Confederation, during a gathering at the Crans Montana Forum in Casablanca. He commended King Mohammed VI's initiative to grant Sahel nations access to the Atlantic, highlighting its importance for the region's landlocked countries. Mali's Foreign Minister also lauded Morocco's 'constructive and respectful approach' in its relations with African partners, particularly through the Royal Atlantic Initiative. Tags: King Mohammed VIMorocco and SahelMorocco SahelSahel Alliance
Morocco World
26-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco an ‘Essential Partner' for Sahel Countries, Says Niger's Foreign Minister
Rabat – Morocco is an 'essential partner' for the countries of the Sahel, including those of the Sahel States Confederation, affirmed Niger's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, on Friday in Casablanca. Speaking at a gathering focused on the future prospects for Africa, held as part of the Crans Montana Forum, the Nigerien diplomat commended King Mohammed VI's initiative aimed at facilitating Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic, seeing it as significant support for the landlocked nations of the region. 'Morocco has offered us the opportunity to access the sea, providing a new way for us to participate in the global market,' he stated, recalling the North African country's support in other areas crucial for the countries of the Confederation. Meanwhile, Mali's Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, who spoke at the same event, praised Morocco's 'constructive and respectful approach' in its relations with African partners, as demonstrated by the Royal Atlantic Initiative. 'We welcome and share this initiative, which aligns perfectly with our major projects aimed at industrializing and transforming our countries' economies,' he remarked, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with regional and international partners to promote sustainable and integrated development in the Sahel region . He added that structural programs, particularly in logistics, infrastructure, technology, and the financial sector, 'will establish essential platforms to connect our countries sustainably to the regional and global economy.' The Crans Montana Forum (FCM) 2025 commenced on Friday in Casablanca under the theme 'International Trade in Africa: Maritime Safety and Security of Ports and Navigable Routes'. This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums planned in Morocco, aligned with the Royal Initiative to enhance Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic Ocean. Tags: MoroccoNigerSahel region
