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Agadir – Morocco and France reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital technology and artificial intelligence during talks held today in Geneva.
The meeting was conducted between Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and France’s Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology, Anne Le Henanff.
It took place on the sidelines of the first Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, where the two ministers discussed expanding cooperation across several strategic areas, including research and innovation, talent development, support for startups and businesses, the integration of AI into the economy and public services, as well as governance, digital infrastructure, and digital sovereignty.
The discussions also explored opportunities to build partnerships centered on co-innovation, skills transfer, and strengthening local capacities.
Speaking after the meeting, Seghrouchni said Morocco and France are preparing a follow-up meeting in Rabat in mid-July to deepen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
She noted that Rabat and Paris share common objectives of enhancing competitiveness, reinforcing digital sovereignty, and reducing technological dependence.
The minister also stressed that both countries support a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, built on privacy protection, security by design, and technologies that serve citizens.
She reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to international efforts on AI ethics, citing the country’s contribution to recommendations developed by UNESCO.
For her part, Le Henanff said the Geneva discussions form part of ongoing cooperation between Morocco and France on digital issues.
She pointed to significant opportunities for collaboration in innovative business ecosystems, cloud computing, and accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across public administrations and private companies.
The French minister added that the two countries also share a common vision for digital sovereignty, the protection of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, and ensuring that the development of AI remains aligned with shared values.
Le Henanff noted that Morocco is a strategic partner for developing cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, pointing to the increasing importance of the bilateral relationship in shaping responsible AI development and digital innovation.
