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France and Morocco Sign Landmark €10 Billion Agreements

President Macron and King Mohammed VI cement ties with significant contracts across energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

  • The agreements were signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Morocco, aimed at mending strained relations between the two nations.
  • A total of 22 contracts were finalized, focusing on sectors such as transport, renewable energy, and education, with companies like Alstom and TotalEnergies involved.
  • A key project includes the development of the high-speed rail line between Tanger and Marrakech, with Alstom supplying up to 18 train sets.
  • The visit marks a strategic shift in Franco-Moroccan relations, with King Mohammed VI planning a reciprocal state visit to France in 2025.
  • The agreements also address contentious issues like immigration and the Western Sahara, signaling a new phase of diplomatic cooperation.
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