Morocco and Sierra Leone Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Economic and Parliamentary Ties

Rabat, The Gulf Observer: Morocco and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic cooperation, African integration and parliamentary ties.

Ahmed Touizi, President of Morocco’s House of Representatives, held talks with Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, in Rabat on Monday during the latter’s working visit to the Kingdom.

According to a statement from the House of Representatives, Touizi praised the strong relations between the two countries and commended Sierra Leone’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. He also welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral relations and the expansion of cooperation across several areas of mutual interest, stressing in particular the need to strengthen the economic partnership between the two nations.

Morocco and Sierra Leone Focus on African Integration

Touizi recalled King Mohammed VI’s initiatives to promote African integration, including the Atlantic African States Process, the Royal Initiative to facilitate access to the Atlantic Ocean for landlocked Sahel countries, and the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project.

These initiatives form a central part of Morocco’s wider vision for regional connectivity, economic development and shared prosperity across the African continent, particularly along the Atlantic coast.

Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation

On the parliamentary front, Touizi stressed the importance of coordination, consultation and the exchange of expertise and experience between the legislative institutions of both countries. He also invited the President of Sierra Leone’s Parliament to visit Morocco to explore new opportunities for parliamentary cooperation.

Sierra Leone Reiterates Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

For his part, Minister Swaray reiterated Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory and for the Autonomy Plan proposed by the Kingdom.

The Sierra Leonean minister also welcomed progress on the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project, describing it as an important South-South cooperation initiative. He said the project would help strengthen integration among African countries, boost trade exchanges and shield the continent from fluctuations in international markets.

The meeting, which was also attended by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, provided an opportunity for both officials to exchange views on several issues of mutual interest, the statement added.

The talks underline the growing partnership between Morocco and Sierra Leone, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation at the economic, diplomatic and parliamentary levels while contributing to broader African integration.