UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Pays Respects at the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat

This moment of deep solemnity and reverence reflects the depth of the historic and strategic ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom. By choosing to pay tribute to these two emblematic figures of modern Moroccan history, the UK’s top diplomat expressed his admiration for monarchs who played key roles in securing Morocco’s independence and enhancing its influence on the international stage.

This highly symbolic gesture also underscores the UK government’s renewed commitment to bolstering its presence in the Euro-Mediterranean region, through an enhanced partnership with Morocco—a trusted strategic ally and a rising regional power.

It is worth recalling that just a day earlier, the United Kingdom expressed clear support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, in a joint declaration signed in Rabat by David Lammy and Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates. This declaration marks a significant step forward in aligning the strategic positions of the two Kingdoms on issues of mutual importance.

David Lammy’s visit to the Mohammed V Mausoleum thus seals a new phase of bilateral relations, grounded in mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision for addressing the geopolitical challenges of the 21st century.

Editorial team/le7tv