France and Morocco Sign Agreements to Boost Business Mobility and Investment

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco and the French Embassy signed several agreements in Casablanca aimed at facilitating professional mobility, securing business exchanges, and strengthening support for companies. This marks a new step in structuring the Franco-Moroccan economic partnership, serving SMEs and investors.

The France-Morocco economic relationship has reached a new stage

The French Embassy in Morocco and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco (CFCIM) signed a series of agreements on Thursday in Casablanca aimed at strengthening professional mobility, institutional ties, and economic development between the two countries.

Held at the CFCIM’s historic headquarters, the ceremony was presided over by the French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, in the presence of representatives of the Moroccan and French authorities, as well as key figures in the French business community in Morocco. These agreements are part of a broader effort to strengthen the bilateral partnership in support of businesses, particularly SMEs and mid-sized companies.

The first significant step was the signing of a new lease for the premises owned by the French Treasury and housing the CFCIM’s headquarters in Casablanca

Concluded for a period of nine years, this agreement firmly establishes the Chamber’s institutional and operational role within the French system in Morocco, confirming the commitment to long-term cooperation. Operationally, two agreements have been signed with the French Consulates General in Casablanca and Rabat. These agreements provide for dedicated professional visa appointment slots for CFCIM members. This initiative aims to facilitate and secure the mobility of entrepreneurs and business executives between the two countries, ensuring the continuity of economic exchanges.

In parallel, an agreement was concluded with the French Institute in Morocco to promote its cultural programming and language courses. This partnership reflects the complementarity between economic and cultural diplomacy, strengthening synergies around language training and skills development for staff.

Speaking after the signing, Christophe Lecourtier emphasized the trust placed in the CFCIM by the French government, recalling its central role in supporting French companies in Morocco. He also highlighted the renewal, in 2024, of the “Team France Export” public service concession for three years between Business France and the CFCIM, stressing the particular attention paid to SMEs, considered a driving force of the Franco-Moroccan economic partnership.

For his part, Sébastien Le Bonté, president of the CFCIM, considered that the renewal of the lease and the consular agreements constitute structuring acts enabling efficient and secure mobility conditions for member companies.

According to him, these agreements will further streamline business exchanges and sustainably consolidate the Chamber’s institutional role. The ceremony also included the announcement of the creation of the French Exporter and Investor House in Morocco (MEIF). Presented as a one-stop shop integrated into the Team France initiative, this structure aims to simplify, secure, and accelerate projects for French companies wishing to invest or expand in Morocco.

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