AYV News, November 11, 2026
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has held discussions with Morocco’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Touizi, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.
The meeting took place in Rabat during Minister Swaray’s working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, where he expressed appreciation to the Moroccan authorities for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation.
During the discussions, Minister Swaray highlighted the longstanding diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Morocco, acknowledging Morocco’s support for Sierra Leone during its 2024–2025 tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
He noted that bilateral cooperation has continued to grow through several agreements and joint initiatives, including the 13 agreements signed during the third session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation in Dakhla on April 28, 2023.
The Minister also referenced regional cooperation initiatives, particularly the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Intergovernmental Agreement signed in July 2026.
Minister Swaray welcomed progress on the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, describing it as an important South-South cooperation initiative with the potential to strengthen regional integration, expand trade and help African countries respond to fluctuations in international markets.
He also reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity over the Sahara region, as well as its Moroccan autonomy initiative. He reiterated his country’s commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic and political relations between the two nations.
For his part, Speaker Ahmed Touizi welcomed the strong relationship between Sierra Leone and Morocco and expressed appreciation for Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.
He emphasised the importance of expanding economic partnerships and called for stronger coordination, consultation and the exchange of expertise between the legislative institutions of both countries.
Speaker Touizi also extended an invitation to the Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament to undertake a working visit to Morocco to explore opportunities for parliamentary cooperation and strengthen institutional ties.
The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Sierra Leone and Morocco, with both sides expressing interest in expanding cooperation across economic, political, regional and parliamentary sectors.
