# France seeks reset with Morocco as PM visits Rabat

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Rabat to signal a fresh start in bilateral relations after months of tensions over visa restrictions and the Western Sahara issue. The visit aims to restore diplomatic and economic cooperation with Morocco, a key North African partner for France in migration, security, and trade.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/frances-morocco-reset-what-french-pm-lecornus-visit-signals?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:55:54 +0000