Niger and Morocco have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral relations, signing 14 cooperation agreements during the 5th session of the joint commission held in Niamey. The meeting brought together high-level officials and experts from both countries to advance collaboration across multiple strategic sectors.
The agreements span a wide range of fields, including transport, vocational training, trade, industry, agriculture, housing, youth development, and justice. Notably, both nations agreed on mechanisms for the transfer of convicted persons, reflecting growing legal and institutional cooperation.
Speaking at the event, Niger’s Foreign Minister Yaou Bakary Sangaré highlighted Morocco’s consistent support, particularly following the July 2023 political transition. He emphasized strengthened cooperation in finance, energy, agriculture, and security as key pillars of the partnership.
The minister also praised the initiative launched in 2025 by Mohammed VI, aimed at granting Sahel countries—including Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—greater access to the Atlantic Ocean through Moroccan ports such as Tangier and Casablanca. This initiative is seen as a strategic move to enhance trade connectivity and economic sovereignty in the region.
Following a meeting with Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s strong commitment to its partnership with Niger, conveying the King’s enduring support for the country and its people.
This latest development underscores a growing alliance between the two nations, aligned with broader regional efforts to strengthen sovereignty, economic integration, and South-South cooperation across the Sahel and North Africa.
Source: AA
