Rabat, Morocco, 10 November 2026 – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, have signed a joint communiqué and a Roadmap of Cooperation (2027–2029) covering agriculture, mining, water management, the blue economy and fisheries.

The signing took place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat.

The communiqué aims to give new impetus and coherence to existing cooperation between the two countries.

Mr. Swaray reiterated Sierra Leone’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and its autonomy plan for the Sahara region, and highlighted the significance of establishing a Sierra Leone Consulate General in Dakhla.

He welcomed progress on the gas pipeline, describing it as an important example of South-South cooperation that could strengthen regional integration, boost trade and reduce Africa’s exposure to fluctuations in international markets, with benefits for the countries involved, including Sierra Leone.

He also emphasized the African Atlantic States Initiative and the Royal Initiative to improve Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean, saying both seek to strengthen regional integration, promote connectivity and foster sustainable development in a framework of stability, shared prosperity and active solidarity.

Mr. Bourita commended Sierra Leone’s tenure at ECOWAS, citing the restoration of constitutional order, the consolidation of democracy, renewed regional security cooperation, faster economic integration and stronger institutional credibility.

He described relations between the two countries as strong and long-standing, and expressed Morocco’s appreciation for Sierra Leone’s steadfast and practical support for its territorial integrity, adding that Freetown could play an important role in the coming stages of the Sahara issue.

Both ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation and praised the friendship, mutual respect and solidarity between the two countries.

They expressed a shared desire to elevate relations to a strategic partnership, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio.

Discussions also covered cooperation in trade, agriculture, the blue economy, fertilizers, investment, water management, fisheries, mining, cultural exchanges and capacity building, all of which are pillars of Sierra Leone’s development strategy.

Both ministers affirmed their commitment to practical implementation of the roadmap and communiqué.

Aminaash Nyande Brima

Information Attaché

Sierra Leone Embassy,

Rabat, Morocco