Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly co-chaired the inaugural session of the Morocco-Egypt Joint Coordination and Follow-up Committee in Cairo on Monday, April 7, 2026. The meeting marked a significant step in implementing the strategic partnership agreement signed by King Mohammed VI and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in 2023.
During the session, both leaders affirmed a shared commitment to inject new momentum into bilateral relations. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation across several key sectors, including trade, investment, industry, agriculture, tourism, and cultural exchange. The establishment of this high-level committee is designed to provide a permanent framework for monitoring and accelerating joint projects.
Official statements from both governments highlighted the talks as constructive and forward-looking. The parties agreed on the importance of increasing trade volume, facilitating business exchanges, and leveraging the economic complementarities between the two North African nations. No specific new financial figures or agreements were announced following this initial coordination meeting.
