House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Strengthening the UK-Morocco Partnership and Advancing Regional Stability
03 June 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by David Lammy Lab Tottenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK and Morocco have signed several partnership agreements during the Minister's visit.
- The agreements include access to public procurement markets worth an estimated 33 billion over three years.
- The UK has endorsed Morocco's autonomy proposal as a basis for resolving the Western Sahara conflict.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK's deepening partnership with Morocco and its new position towards resolving the Western Sahara conflict.
Action requested
During his visit to Morocco, the Minister announced several partnership agreements that include access to public procurement markets worth an estimated £33 billion over three years. The UK also endorsed Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a basis for resolving the Western Sahara conflict, and welcomed Morocco's willingness to engage in good faith negotiations.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade relationship between the UK and Morocco is worth over £4 billion annually.
- A Government-to-Government partnership was signed to position British businesses for Moroccan infrastructure projects related to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
- The Western Sahara conflict has persisted for nearly five decades, affecting Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf camps.
- The UK endorsed Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a viable basis for resolving the conflict.