On May 20, 2026, Morocco and Switzerland signed a bilateral agreement to enhance cooperation on the repatriation of irregular migrants. The accord was finalized during a meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit and Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans.
The agreement aims to streamline procedures for identifying and returning Moroccan nationals without legal status in Switzerland. Both countries committed to sharing information and facilitating travel documents to accelerate deportations, which have been a point of contention in Swiss migration policy.
Swiss authorities reported that around 3,000 Moroccan nationals were subject to removal orders as of early 2026. The new framework is expected to reduce processing times from months to weeks. No financial terms were disclosed.
