Morocco, Czech Republic Pledge to Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership

During their talks, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita and Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Petr Macinka stated that bilateral ties have reached a high level of maturity, acquiring strategic importance in several areas.

In this context, they underscored their shared commitment to working toward the establishment of a structured strategic partnership, grounded in decades of diplomatic relations and converging interests.

The two officials also reiterated their determination to maintain a regular and in-depth political dialogue covering major international issues as well as key areas of cooperation, including security, economy, defense, energy, migration, culture, and tourism. They also agreed to maintain the momentum of high-level visits and economic missions.

Mr. Bourita and Macinka also welcomed the progress achieved since the 2023 Prague Joint Declaration, which has significantly broadened the scope of bilateral cooperation, reflecting their shared views and commitment to reinforcing the partnership.

In this same vein, both sides agreed to further promote their cooperation in strategic, high-value-added sectors, including health and pharmaceuticals, science and innovation, water management, infrastructure, the automotive industry, smart cities, aerospace, cybersecurity, innovative transportation, digitization, and railways.

They also intend to explore opportunities for industrial co-development in fields such as defense, mining and food industries, as well as renewable energy and agriculture.

The two ministers further spoke of holding the first meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation in Prague this year, deemed a key driver for materializing these shared ambitions.

They then expressed their willingness to enhance Morocco's visibility in the Czech Republic, notably through its participation as a guest country at the Brno International Fair in 2027.

On the security front, both sides welcomed bolstering military cooperation, noting that the Military Agreement inked in October 2024, once ratified, will open up new opportunities in areas of defense industry, training, joint exercises, and technical cooperation.

The Czech Republic also welcomed Morocco's nomination as a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, noting that this event will contribute significantly to the Kingdom's development while offering opportunities for Czech companies to participate.

Finally, the two ministers tackled reinforcing the human and cultural dimensions of bilateral relations. They agreed to actively promote cultural and academic exchanges as well as public diplomacy initiatives, in order to enshrine ties between the two peoples, increase cultural visibility, and foster the mobility of students and researchers.