King Mohammed VI Receives Foreign Ministers of the Sahel States Alliance

His Majesty King Mohammed VI received on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the Sahel States Alliance—within the framework of reinforcing strong ties between Morocco and its Sahelian partners.

The audience included Mr. Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré (Burkina Faso), Mr. Abdoulaye Diop (Mali), and Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré (Niger). The meeting reflects the historic and enduring relationships between the Kingdom and these nations, rooted in mutual respect, active solidarity, and fruitful cooperation.

The ministers conveyed their presidents’ appreciation to the King for his unwavering interest in the Sahel region and welcomed the royal initiative aiming to grant Sahel countries access to the Atlantic Ocean.

They also updated His Majesty on the progress of the institutional and operational development of the Sahel States Alliance, established as a framework for regional integration and coordination among the three countries.