Rabat and Cairo Affirm the Priority of Sovereignty and Parliamentary Cooperation to Build a Strategic Partnership
Discussions held by the President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Rashid Talbi Alami, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty on Thursday, May 29, 2025, emphasized the centrality of parliamentary diplomacy as a lever to enhance relations between the two countries. They underscored the importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity as a fundamental condition for building a balanced partnership based on trust and mutual respect.
The meeting, held at the headquarters of the House of Representatives in Rabat during the official visit of the Egyptian minister to Morocco from May 28 to 29, was a significant moment to renew commitment to the historical relations between the two countries, rooted in a shared heritage of cultural, political, and diplomatic ties.
The two parties discussed major reform and development projects launched by the Kingdom under royal leadership, expressing their aspiration to strengthen coordination at national, regional, and international levels through institutional cooperation and experience-sharing.
The officials stressed that parliamentary diplomacy constitutes an effective bridge for dialogue and coordination, especially in facing regional and international challenges. This necessitates increasing visits, exchanging views, and unifying positions within multilateral legislative forums.
The discussions also included the presence of Sherif El-Gebali, Head of the Committee for African Relations in the Egyptian House of Representatives, and Ahmed Nihad Abdel Latif, Egypt’s Ambassador to Rabat, alongside several administrative officials from both sides, reflecting their institutional and strategic nature.
The meeting went beyond mere diplomatic niceties, reflecting a clear political will to reinvigorate parliamentary relations capable of keeping pace with geopolitical transformations and achieving integration on issues of mutual interest. This is particularly crucial in a regional context that requires clear positions and strict adherence to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
