08-07-2025
Morocco and Germany reaffirm strategic ties in first call between Bourita and new German FM
On Monday, July 7, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call with his newly appointed German counterpart, Johann David Wadephul, who took office on May 6. «This first exchange underscored the excellent relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Germany, while reaffirming both countries' commitment to sustaining the positive momentum of their bilateral cooperation», Morocco's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The two ministers expressed their shared determination to further strengthen ties and guide them toward a future-oriented strategic partnership. In this context, they confirmed their intention to continue the Strategic Dialogue initiated by the 2022 Joint Declaration of Rabat. The next session of this high-level dialogue will be held in Rabat.
Bourita and Wadephul also stressed the importance of deepening consultation and coordination on regional and international issues of common interest, particularly those of strategic priority to both nations.
As a reminder, in the Joint Declaration of August 25, 2022, referenced in the July 7 statement, Berlin reaffirmed its longstanding position on the Western Sahara issue. In paragraph 15, then-Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated Germany's support for the United Nations-led process aimed at reaching a «realistic, pragmatic, sustainable, and mutually acceptable political solution». Both sides affirmed the UN's exclusive role in this process and reiterated their backing for UN Security Council Resolution 2602, which emphasizes the responsibility of the parties in seeking a compromise-based resolution.
Germany also considers Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan a «serious and credible» effort and a «good basis for a solution accepted by both parties». Morocco and Germany welcomed the appointment of the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, and reiterated their active support for his efforts to move the political process forward in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. Both countries also reaffirmed their support for MINURSO.
