Key Facts

• French PM Lecornu called the relationship between France and Morocco "exceptionally positive" and at a "turning point."
• The two countries signed an "enhanced exceptional partnership" to deepen cooperation.
• France and Morocco aim to increase energy cooperation, including exploring ways to export renewable electricity from Morocco to France.
• Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch emphasized shared goals and restored trust between the two nations.
• A media consortium reported that Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target French officials, including Lecornu.
• Pegasus spyware can secretly read messages, track locations, and turn on cameras and microphones on phones.
• Morocco denied the spying accusations and has asked for proof.
• These spying reports caused some tension during Lecornu’s visit, limiting the press conference to brief statements without questions.