Germany Eyes Deeper Strategic Partnership with Morocco Amid Global Tensions

Fez – Germany is looking to deepen its partnership with Morocco as global tensions reshape economic and political priorities, with a clear focus on trade, energy and regional stability.

According to Al Arabiya, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said his country wants to expand cooperation with Morocco ahead of a two-day visit to Rabat. 

He described Morocco as Germany’s second-largest trading partner in Africa and stressed that “significant growth potential” remains, particularly in renewable energy, critical raw materials and hydrogen.

Wadephul is accompanied by an economic delegation and members of parliament, underlining Berlin’s intention to move beyond political dialogue and strengthen business ties. 

He also highlighted the contribution of Moroccan skilled workers, especially in Germany’s health and care sectors, calling them an important pillar of the system.

The visit comes as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. 

Wadephul, a member of the conservative bloc led by Friedrich Merz, described Morocco as a “key partner” and a strategic bridge between Europe and Africa. 

He added that the two countries share a commitment to a rules-based international order, with the United Nations at its core.

Fresh from meetings at the UN headquarters in New York, the German minister said his talks with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita would cover a wide range of international issues. 

These include the situation in Gaza, where both ministers reiterated their support for a negotiated two-state solution, envisioning a democratic, independent, and viable Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.

Regional stability is also high on the agenda. 

Both sides share an interest in stabilising the Sahel region, seen as key to addressing the root causes of crises and irregular migration.

On migration, recent developments within the European Union may shape future cooperation. 

EU member states approved legal changes earlier this year that would allow the transfer of asylum seekers to countries classified as “safe,” a list that includes Morocco alongside several other nations. The new rules are expected to take effect in June.

The strategic dialogue between Germany and Morocco, held every two years at the level of foreign ministers, serves as the main platform to address both bilateral and global issues. 

The last round took place in Berlin in June 2024, when Bourita visited the German capital.

As geopolitical uncertainty grows, both countries appear keen to translate long-standing ties into more concrete economic and security cooperation.

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