Joint Communiqué following the visit of High Representative/Vice-President, Ms Kaja…

During this visit, the High Representative and the Minister underlined the depth, dynamism and strategic importance of the EU-Morocco partnership. They highlighted the long-standing, rich, multidimensional and privileged nature of the partnership between the European Union and Morocco, forged over more than half a century of close cooperation and mutual trust, and reaffirmed their shared determination to further consolidate this strategic partnership of equals, built on enhanced cooperation and centred on a shared vision of the future.

The High Representative and the Minister reiterated their shared commitment to the full implementation of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. They agreed to sustain the positive momentum in EU-Morocco relations, including through the timely finalisation of a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, which will elevate bilateral relations to the next level. In the meantime, they outlined a series of concrete steps to further deepen and structure the partnership, notably by holding the next session of political consultations in Rabat and a dialogue on security before the end of the year. They also agreed to relaunch the full cycle of institutional meetings under the Association Agreement, with a view to ensuring continuity, predictability and a structured framework for cooperation.

Based on their shared commitment to a rules-based international order, effective multilateralism, and respect for international law, the HRVP and the Minister agreed to deepen EU-Morocco cooperation within international and regional fora, notably by identifying a number of concrete joint initiatives to promote human rights, peace, international security, and stability. In the same vein, they also agreed to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in crisis management and diplomatic training.

The High Representative and the Minister reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional security and stability and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in their shared neighbourhood, in the framework of the Pact for the Mediterranean, the Union for the Mediterranean and EU-Africa relations. They welcomed the preparations for the EU-Med Regional Security Forum, scheduled for November this year, which will deepen cooperation on counterterrorism, maritime security, and cyber resilience. They also exchanged on regional and international matters of mutual interest, including the Iran war, the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, Ukraine and the Sahel.

Deploring the serious situation that has persisted for more than four years since Russia violated Ukraine's territorial integrity, and recalling in particular the various United Nations General Assembly resolutions on Ukraine, the HRVP and the Minister reaffirmed the obligation of all states to refrain from the threat or use of force in their international relations. They underscored the need to reach, as soon as possible, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. They reaffirmed their support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders. They also exchanged about recent developments in the Middle East and the Sahel.

The High Representative and the Minister reaffirmed their commitment to the UN-led process on Western Sahara, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025). The High Representative recalled the European Union's position as set out on 29 January 2026 in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025), which expresses full support for the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in facilitating and conducting negotiations, taking as a basis Morocco's Autonomy Proposal, with a view to achieving a just, lasting and mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, consistent with the United Nations Charter, and welcomes any constructive suggestion by the parties in response to the Autonomy Proposal, and which calls upon the parties to engage in discussions without preconditions, taking as a basis Morocco's Autonomy Proposal, with a view to achieving a final and mutually acceptable political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, recognises that genuine autonomy could represent a most feasible outcome and encourages the parties to submit ideas to support a final mutually acceptable solution. In this context, the EU welcomed Morocco's willingness to engage in good faith with all parties concerned in order to clarify the arrangements under this autonomy plan and explain what shape autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty would take.

The EU stands ready to assist in facilitating the consultations between the parties within the framework of the United Nations and to support the efforts of the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy.

The HRVP and the Minister reaffirmed their determination to continue and intensify their exchanges, with a view to further strengthening their strategic partnership across all areas of shared priority, for the benefit of EU and Moroccan citizens.