French Prime Minister arrives in Morocco for High-Level Meeting
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The French Prime Minister arrived in Morocco to co-chair the High-Level Morocco-France Meeting. Upon his arrival at Rabat-Salé airport, he was greeted by Aziz Akhannouch. The French Prime Minister was also welcomed by several Moroccan ministers, including the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, the Minister of Industry and Trade, and the Minister of Transport and Logistics. Other officials present included the Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament, Government Spokesperson, the Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, and the Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region and Governor of the Rabat prefecture. The French Prime Minister is accompanied by a significant ministerial delegation during this visit. The 15th session of the High-Level Morocco-France Meeting reinforces the exceptional partnership between Morocco and France, led by King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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