The European Union’s principal diplomat for foreign and security policy, Josep Borrell, is set to undertake an official two‑day visit to Morocco. The trip, scheduled for early January, will bring him into formal discussions with Moroccan leadership and key institutional interlocutors, including Prime Minister Aziz Ajanuch and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Burita, among others. The visit highlights ongoing EU engagement with Morocco within the broader framework of regional stability and a strategic partnership spanning North Africa.
The European External Action Service has outlined the itinerary, noting that Borrell will be in Morocco from January 5 to 6 for official meetings. The program includes conversations with senior Moroccan officials such as Ajanuch and Burita, as well as other institutional representatives and leading economic actors. This schedule reflects a multi‑level approach to diplomacy, combining political dialogue with engagement of business and academic communities to explore practical avenues for cooperation. The diverse group of interlocutors signals the EU’s emphasis on a broad‑based engagement that touches policy, economy, and civil society (EEAS).
In Fez on Friday, Borrell is expected to participate in a formal session with a public component. He will deliver a speech at the Euro‑Mediterranean University of Fez, surrounded by professors and students actively involved in regional studies. This setting provides a platform for exchange on shared priorities and for underscoring the EU’s ongoing commitment to educational and cultural ties as a cornerstone of bilateral relations. The address will also emphasize knowledge exchange, regional integration, and people‑to‑people connectivity as structural elements of the partnership (EEAS).
Officials say the discussions will center on the implementation of the EU‑Morocco partnership within the strategic frame of the new Agenda for the Mediterranean. The dialogue aims to identify tangible areas where cooperation can be strengthened, with attention to energy security, trade facilitation, migration management, and sustainable development. The objective is to translate high‑level commitments into concrete results for Moroccan citizens and European partners alike, reinforcing shared interests in stability, growth, and regional prosperity (EEAS).
Beyond the immediate agenda, the meetings are expected to touch on broader regional and international issues of mutual concern. In a world marked by geopolitical volatility and economic pressures, the EU‑Morocco relationship stands as a key channel for cooperation on climate resilience, infrastructure investment, and resilience to external shocks. The discussions will gauge how the partnership can respond to evolving global challenges and contribute to a more resilient Euro‑Mediterranean corridor. The overall aim is to sustain dialogue and practical collaboration that accommodate shifting regional dynamics and the broader international landscape, including the ongoing global ramifications of Russia’s war in Ukraine (EEAS).