Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Morocco during a meeting with the Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, Ahmed Touizi, in Rabat on 10 November 2026.
The meeting took place during Minister Swaray’s working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, where he expressed appreciation to the Moroccan authorities for the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation.
Minister Swaray highlighted the longstanding diplomatic relations between the two countries, particularly 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 expand through various agreements, including the 13 agreements signed during the third session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation held in Dakhla on 28 April 2023.
The Foreign Affairs Minister also welcomed progress on the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, following the signing of its Intergovernmental Agreement in July 2026. He described the project as an important South-South cooperation initiative with the potential to promote regional integration, boost trade and strengthen African countries’ resilience to fluctuations in international markets.
Minister Swaray further reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity over the Sahara region, as well as its autonomy initiative. He reiterated his country’s determination to deepen diplomatic, economic and political relations with Morocco.
In response, Speaker Ahmed Touizi welcomed the strong relations between the two countries and expressed appreciation for Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.
He emphasised the need to expand economic partnerships and strengthen coordination, consultation and the exchange of expertise between the legislatures 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 enhanced parliamentary cooperation.
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Momodu Koroma, also attended the meeting.