The Morocco-France economic alliance is setting a benchmark for African trade relations. This was the clear message delivered in Paris by Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, during the inaugural session of the France-Morocco Economic Day, co-hosted by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Moroccan Embassy in France.

Speaking to an audience of nearly 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials, the minister emphasized the “exceptional” nature of the bilateral ties, built on a unified approach to global trade. “Our two nations are united by the belief that commerce is a catalyst for success and development for our peoples and future generations. When structured fairly, it creates mutually beneficial opportunities,” he stated.

According to Forissier, it is this alignment of values and shared perspectives that positions the Morocco-France partnership as a model across Africa. “This convergence of ideals and principles binds France and Morocco together and transforms our economic relationship into a blueprint for the rest of the continent,” he affirmed.

The minister also highlighted the robust growth in bilateral trade, which exceeded 15 billion euros in 2025—a historic milestone he described as “unprecedented” and a doubling of trade volume in less than a decade.

This surge underscores both countries’ commitment to a “win-win” cooperation framework. Forissier noted that this synergy is particularly evident as Morocco advances its industrialization, modernization, and economic diversification, while France increasingly opens its markets to products “Made in Morocco.”

The French official also underscored the vitality of French investments in Morocco, citing the recent example of Safran, the aerospace equipment manufacturer, which invested 600 million euros in a new facility in Casablanca.

Forissier pointed out that while France remains Morocco’s top foreign investor, Morocco has become Africa’s leading investor in France. He stressed the need to deepen this complementarity through joint ventures and cross-border investments to further solidify the economic partnership.

The human dimension, he added, remains central to the Morocco-France collaboration—encompassing skills development, knowledge exchange, mobility, and youth empowerment. Companies are encouraged to invest in “human capital,” nurturing the talent that will drive tomorrow’s partnerships rather than focusing solely on goods or services.

Looking ahead, Forissier emphasized the potential of a “bold, shared economic agenda,” anchored in the strengthened partnership framework established during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

“All of this is built on an outstanding political relationship, which serves as the foundation for our shared ambitions,” he concluded. “In a world marked by uncertainty, it is crucial to build stability and partnerships that not only structure the future but also secure market access and supply chains for our businesses.”

The France-Morocco Economic Day, organized in collaboration with key institutions such as the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM), and Business France, serves as a premier platform for businesses on both sides of the Mediterranean.