The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ms Annalena Baerbock, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr Nasser Bourita, in Berlin on June 28, 2024, to hold the inaugural session of the multidimensional Strategic Dialogue, as agreed in the German-Moroccan Joint Declaration of 25 August 2022, and form an energy alliance.
The multidimensional Strategic Dialogue is held bi-annually, alternating between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Germany and is chaired by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the two countries. It serves as a basis for moving forward in the framework of bilateral relations and strengthens coherence between the various areas of bilateral cooperation.
Both sides emphasised their fruitful cooperation on climate policy, biodiversity, renewable energy and green hydrogen, which will be intensified on a strategic level based on the Alliance for Climate and Energy established.
They reaffirmed their will to advocate an ambitious international commitment to combat the effects of climate change, encourage actions in favor of the mitigation of these effects, and accelerate a just energy transition.
The Ministers agreed to reinforce the dialogue on international climate policy, particularly within the UNFCCC-Process and its implementation. Morocco’s accession to the Climate Club in August 2023 has strengthened this intergovernmental forum for exchange on industry decarbonisation.
Germany considers the Moroccan supply of green hydrogen as a crucial step for the development of renewable energies and industrial decarbonisation. The Ministers also agreed to continue their dialogue in preparation for COP29.
The two Ministers welcomed the success of the long-standing and well-structured development cooperation, as discussed in bilateral consultations and negotiations, between Morocco and Germany, notably in the two core areas of sustainable economic development, training and employment, as well as climate and energy, just transition including climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and water resources management.
They welcomed the success of Femmpact, a project promoting female entrepreneurship as an example of triangular cooperation between Germany, Morocco and West African countries.
Morocco commends Germany’s continued support to Morocco’s reconstruction & recovery program for the Al-Haouz region which was severely affected by the earthquake of 8 September 2023.
Both Ministers reaffirmed their will to further expand bilateral economic and trade relations and encouraged economic actors in this regard. They underlined Morocco’s significant investment potential, as expressed by the Moroccan Investment Charter and highlighted Morocco’s membership in the G20 “Compact with Africa” initiative.
On this occasion, Germany welcomes the reforms carried out by Morocco, under the Leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, for a more open and dynamic Moroccan society and economy.
In the field of migration cooperation, the Ministers expressed their support for the work of the bilateral Mixed Migration Working Group which held its inaugural session on 23 January 2024 and welcomed the
regular meetings on working level. The ministers agreed that reducing irregular migration constitutes a common challenge and requires a comprehensive approach, ensuring international human rights standards. They agreed to continue to improve the mobility of professionals, legal migration, return, readmission and reintegration, including through the EU Talent Partnerships, the Rabat Process and the Global Compact for Migration.
The Ministers agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the cultural and academic field and strengthen people to people relations.
They further agreed to promote cooperation in the field of sports. Germany congratulates Morocco on its successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 together with Portugal and Spain.
The Ministers agreed on the important role of civil society and in this regard, they confirmed their commitment regarding the status of German political foundations in Morocco. Furthermore, the Ministers agreed to continue to work towards an agreement between Morocco and Germany on abolishing the visa requirement for service passports.
In their concluding remarks, the two Ministers highlighted the amicable and constructive atmosphere of their exchange and agreed to continue the multidimensional Strategic Dialogue on the implementation of the Joint Declaration with regular consultations in order to strengthen the comprehensive partnership between Morocco and Germany.
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