Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Official Visit to Morocco
The Head of the Senegalese Government, Ousmane Sonko, began an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday, January 26, marked by the holding of the 15th session of the Morocco–Senegal High Joint Commission for Cooperation, a major event on the diplomatic agenda of both countries.
Arriving early in the morning at Rabat-Salé Airport, the Senegalese Prime Minister was welcomed by his Moroccan counterpart, Aziz Akhannouch, in the presence of several members of the Moroccan government, illustrating the importance attached to this visit.
Ousmane Sonko is accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation, notably including officials in charge of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Industry and Trade, Economy and Planning, as well as Agriculture, Livestock and Food Sovereignty. A composition that clearly reflects the strategic and multidisciplinary dimension of this official mission.
A deeply rooted and diversified bilateral partnership
This visit is part of the continuity of the solid and historic partnership linking Morocco and Senegal, founded on lasting political trust and close cooperation in numerous fields. Relations between the two countries are distinguished by a convergence of views on major regional and international issues, as well as a shared desire to strengthen South–South cooperation.
The areas of collaboration cover key sectors such as economy and finance, higher education and training, health, defense and security, agriculture and maritime fishing, energy, mining, as well as justice and institutional cooperation.
Economic exchanges showing strong momentum
On the commercial front, bilateral trade recorded notable growth in 2024. Senegalese exports to Morocco reached nearly 24.7 billion CFA francs, up 26.2 percent compared to the previous year, driven mainly by fisheries and agri-food products.
At the same time, Senegalese imports from Morocco amounted to 147 billion CFA francs, showing an annual increase of 19.2 percent, confirming the Kingdom’s position among Senegal’s leading economic partners on the African continent.
The 15th session of the High Joint Commission is therefore expected to consolidate these gains, explore new opportunities for cooperation and strengthen a partnership often cited as a successful example of pragmatic and balanced South–South cooperation.
Editorial team/le7tv
