France’s consular presence in Moroccan Sahara tied to Foreign Ministry
Strengthening France’s consular presence within the Moroccan Sahara was not a part of French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier’s agenda throughout his go to to Laayoune and Dakhla from November 11 to 13, in response to a diplomatic supply.
The supply, chatting with Hespress, emphasised that there have been no official bulletins relating to the opening of a French consulate within the area or any efforts to extend France’s consular presence within the Sahara. The determination, the supply mentioned, in the end lies with the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
The French Embassy in Rabat said that the ambassador’s go to would come with a delegation of embassy workers specializing in cultural, academic, and financial affairs. The go to goals to have interaction with native authorities and residents, assess regional challenges, and discover methods wherein France can help with the financial and social growth of the Moroccan Sahara.
“The goal is to understand the needs of these regions and identify ways to support their growth,” the embassy’s assertion learn, aligning with positions beforehand expressed by President Emmanuel Macron throughout his current official go to to Morocco.
In parallel, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM) is organizing financial boards within the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab areas throughout the ambassador’s go to. Around 50 enterprise leaders and decision-makers from each Morocco and France are anticipated to take part.
Ambassador Lecourtier, talking with Hespress AR in Laayoune, emphasised France’s dedication to attracting funding to the area. He mentioned, “France is dedicated to bringing investments to the Moroccan Sahara.”
The go to comes after remarks by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, who said throughout a press convention along with his Moroccan counterpart that France’s ambassador would give attention to enhancing the nation’s consular and cultural presence within the Sahara.
