Morocco–Guinea: Rabat and Conakry Open a New Strategic Chapter with 25 Agreements and Support for “Simandou 2040”
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Morocco and Guinea are taking their bilateral relationship into a new strategic phase. Meeting in Conakry on Tuesday for the eighth session of the Morocco–Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission, Rabat and Conakry reaffirmed their shared determination to give fresh momentum to their strategic partnership, placing economic and trade cooperation, alongside sustainable development, at the heart of a new chapter in bilateral ties.
The meeting was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Guineans Abroad, Morissanda Kouyaté.
From Historic Friendship to a Strategic Partnership
The two countries underscored that their relationship is rooted in a long-standing tradition of friendship, solidarity and cooperation, while stressing the importance of elevating these ties into a strategic partnership based on shared interests, mutual prosperity and sustainable development.
They also highlighted the close relationship between King Mohammed VI and Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya, describing this political rapprochement as a key foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation and paving the way for more ambitious economic and development projects.
Morocco Places Its Expertise at the Service of “Simandou 2040”
A major component of this new momentum is Morocco’s support for President Mamadi Doumbouya’s vision under the “Simandou 2040” programme, one of Guinea’s key strategic frameworks for accelerating its economic and social development.
Rabat has signalled its readiness to place its development experience and expertise at Guinea’s disposal.
Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s willingness to share its development experience with Guinea, in line with the High Royal Directives of King Mohammed VI, while expressing the Kingdom’s readiness to contribute to the implementation of “Simandou 2040”, particularly in strategic sectors.
The areas identified for enhanced cooperation include strategic infrastructure, security, fisheries, healthcare, industrial and agricultural transformation, food security, skills development, water resources and energy.
The approach reflects Morocco’s ambition to move its relationship with Conakry beyond traditional cooperation towards a more integrated partnership based on expertise-sharing, investment, capacity-building and the implementation of long-term development projects.
25 Agreements to Strengthen the Partnership
The new momentum was given concrete substance with the signing of 25 cooperation agreements during the eighth session of the Joint Cooperation Commission.
The agreements are designed to broaden and strengthen the legal and institutional framework governing bilateral relations and cover a wide range of strategic and priority sectors.
They include the economy and finance, air transport, customs, agriculture, energy, tourism, justice, healthcare, meteorology and climatology, ports, housing and urban development, sport, culture and traditional crafts.
The partnership also places a strong emphasis on human capital, with agreements covering higher education, scientific research and innovation, academic scholarships and vocational training.
From Agreements to Action
The signing of the agreements is only one step in the process. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring effective follow-up and implementation, with the objective of translating the newly strengthened legal framework into concrete programmes, investments and development projects.
For Rabat and Conakry, the ambition is increasingly clear: to build a partnership that goes beyond diplomatic and political ties and becomes a genuine platform for economic cooperation, investment and development, particularly in sectors considered strategic for Guinea.
With “Simandou 2040” providing a new development horizon and 25 new cooperation agreements strengthening the institutional foundations of bilateral ties, Morocco and Guinea are opening a new chapter in their partnership.
A partnership that is increasingly pragmatic, multisectoral and focused on investment, expertise-sharing, capacity-building and sustainable development in Africa.
