Sierra Leone and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and parliamentary cooperation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, and Morocco's House of Representatives Speaker, Ahmed Touizi, in Rabat on November 10, 2026. This meeting highlighted the growing partnership between the two African nations and their shared interest in advancing regional integration and economic development.
Minister Swaray expressed gratitude for the warm reception extended to his delegation and commended Morocco for its longstanding friendship and support for Sierra Leone. He noted the steady expansion of bilateral relations, citing several cooperation agreements, including 13 agreements signed during the third session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation in Dakhla on April 28, 2023. These agreements demonstrate the commitment of both countries to strengthening their partnership.
A major focus of the discussions was the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, an ambitious infrastructure initiative expected to strengthen energy connectivity and create new economic opportunities across West Africa. Minister Swaray welcomed progress on the project, describing it as an important example of South-South cooperation capable of promoting African economic integration. The pipeline is expected to facilitate regional trade and help participating countries respond more effectively to fluctuations in international markets.
The discussions also addressed Morocco's territorial integrity and the Sahara question. Minister Swaray reiterated Sierra Leone's support for Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity over the Sahara region and its autonomy initiative. This reaffirmation of support demonstrates the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries and their commitment to maintaining a positive and cooperative relationship.
Speaker Touizi welcomed the continued strengthening of Sierra Leone-Morocco relations and emphasized the need to translate their longstanding friendship into expanded economic partnerships and practical development opportunities. He called for closer coordination, regular consultations, and greater exchanges of expertise between the legislatures of both countries. This will help deepen parliamentary diplomacy and promote cooperation between the two nations.
As part of efforts to deepen parliamentary diplomacy, Speaker Touizi invited the Speaker of Sierra Leone's Parliament to undertake a working visit to Morocco. This visit aims to explore new avenues for legislative cooperation and strengthen the partnership between the two countries. The meeting reflected the broader momentum in Sierra Leone-Morocco relations, with both countries seeking to build on existing diplomatic ties through stronger economic engagement and regional infrastructure initiatives.
Sierra Leone's Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Momodu Koroma, also attended the discussions, which reinforced the commitment of both governments to advancing mutually beneficial cooperation. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both countries to strengthening their partnership within Africa's evolving diplomatic and economic landscape. The discussions highlighted the potential for further cooperation and development between Sierra Leone and Morocco.
Key points
- Sierra Leone and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and parliamentary cooperation.
- The Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline was a major focus of the discussions, with Minister Swaray welcoming progress on the project.
- The meeting reflected the broader momentum in Sierra Leone-Morocco relations, with both countries seeking to build on existing diplomatic ties through stronger economic engagement and regional infrastructure initiatives.
