Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is expected to undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco after over seven months of preparations, which involve the prime ministers of both countries and delegations consisting of experts, officials, and businesspersons. This move reflects the deep bilateral relations between Rabat and Cairo. The visit is anticipated to witness the signing of a series of strategic agreements in the fields of politics, economy, and security, including joint manufacturing and development agreements for military technology, in addition to the supply of weapons and equipment. This will enhance the capabilities of the Moroccan and Egyptian armies in combating terrorism and securing energy routes in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, and Guinea.
The agreements will also entail mutual support for regional and international issues, most notably the Palestinian cause, in an effort to revive the Palestinian state project and the opening of an Egyptian consulate in the Moroccan Sahara, a symbolic step reflecting international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the region. Additionally, the economic agreements will focus on mutual investments and incentives for technology transfer in manufacturing sectors, including automobiles and civilian aircraft, as well as the development of a railway network linking Morocco and Egypt through West African coastal countries, and enhancing cooperation between ports and logistics areas, such as the Egyptian port of Arish and the Moroccan port of Tangier.
The agreements aim to bolster the regional influence of both countries in the Western Mediterranean and connect it with energy projects while establishing a regional alliance that includes West African and Sahel countries, contributing to stability and counter-terrorism efforts. This visit underscores the political and economic roles of Morocco and Egypt in the region and opens up avenues for industrial, logistical, and tourism cooperation, with significant investment opportunities that support the integration of regional markets and promote joint development.
