French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's planned visit to Morocco on February 25 signals a warming trend in bilateral relations following a period of strain, according to Africa Intelligence. This visit, alongside recent positive developments, could lead to a trip by President Emmanuel Macron before next summer. Princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmae, and Lalla Hasnaa's recent luncheon with Brigitte Macron at the Elysee Palace further underlines this rapprochement. French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier's remarks on the Sahara issue during a recent discussion offer further insights. He emphasized the importance of addressing the issue for a strong Moroccan-French partnership, echoing comments about «new developments» in French support for Morocco's autonomy plan made by his predecessor. Following these pronouncements, Séjourné's confirmation of France's «clear and continuous support for the Moroccan autonomy plan» suggests a potential breakthrough. His emphasis on «moving forward» aligns with Lecourtier's sentiment.
