At a joint press conference at the end of the Commission's proceedings, Mr. Bourita stressed that relations between Morocco and Guinea are excellent and marked by good understanding and a convergence of views.

"Bilateral relations are excellent, based on sincere friendship and a genuine partnership that has been further consolidated in recent years", said Bourita.

These relations have been marked by good understanding and a convergence of views between the leaders of the two countries since HM King Mohammed VI's visits to Conakry in 2014 and 2017, during which several projects aimed at the development of this sister country were launched, he added.

Guinea has a large number of royal projects on the African continent, following the launch of 11 projects since 2017, said the Minister, noting that the holding, after 11 years, of the 7th session of the Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission underscores the importance of this institutional mechanism for bilateral cooperation and the evolution of cooperation relations between the two countries in recent years.

In this context, Bourita expressed his thanks to his Guinean counterpart and to the Guinean authorities, in particular to His Excellency Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, for holding this session in Dakhla, in the Kingdom's southern provinces, affirming that the holding of this important meeting in Dakhla confirms Guinea's constant and historic positions concerning the Kingdom's territorial integrity, which were crowned by the opening in 2020 of a Guinean consulate general in this beautiful city in southern Morocco.

Bourita also welcomed the Guinean authorities' decision to appoint a consul with the rank of ambassador to take up the post of consul general of the Republic of Guinea in this city, noting that the Guinean diplomat's installation is scheduled for this Monday.

The Minister also noted that, with the holding of this meeting, the city of Dakhla will have hosted four joint cooperation commissions with the Comoros, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and now Guinea.

The work of these commissions saw the signing of 44 cooperation agreements, which reflects the diplomatic position occupied by the city of Dakhla as a gateway and an essential axis of cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and its African depth, said Bourita.

The Minister also noted that Morocco is following with satisfaction the evolution of the democratic transition process in Guinea, as well as the rebuilding and establishment of state institutions in this sister African country.

He affirmed that Morocco is totally convinced that the wisdom and genius of the Guinean people will enable the country to put this process on the right track and realize the aspirations of the Guinean people, stressing that the strong signals sent by the Guinean leadership in this direction constitute "a source of optimism, confidence and support on the part of the Kingdom."

For this reason, and on the basis of High Royal Instructions, "Morocco will accompany the democratic transition process in Guinea," added Bourita, adding that the Kingdom "does not interfere in internal affairs, but always extends its hand to accompany brotherly countries and meet all their expectations." He recalled that Guinea is one of the countries linked by a "solid and secular" partnership with the Kingdom.

The Minister noted that the holding of the 7th session of the Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission and the signing of several cooperation agreements on this occasion between the two countries illustrate Morocco's clear determination to ensure, in line with the High Royal Orientations, the continuity of this partnership and to further consolidate it, affirming that the political dialogue between the two countries "is continuing, while our economic cooperation, which is developing, requires a strong impetus and greater support from the private sector in both countries."

Bourita noted that human exchanges and consular cooperation were also on the right track, following the agreement to simplify access for Guineans to the national territory to pursue their studies, undergo medical treatment or engage in tourism.

In the same context, it was agreed to take a firm stance against irregular immigration networks and Guinean nationals wishing to transit through Moroccan territory, via these networks, to go to other regions or sow discord, he said.

He pointed out that, in the context of Guineans traveling to the Kingdom for tourism, study, health care or business, "we have made it easier to obtain an access permit to Morocco, and we are considering cancelling this permit for people over 60 who wish to benefit from medical services or make family visits".

Bourita explained that Moroccan teams will be working with their Guinean counterparts in this direction, to ensure that the human element remains an essential component of Morocco-Guinean friendship, bilateral relations and future partnership.

For his part, Mr. Kouyaté said that the 7th Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Dakhla, is testimony to the new dynamic that the two countries intend to give to their bilateral relations.

This session "bears witness to the new dynamic that our two countries intend to give to their relations" under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Transition, President of the National Rally Committee for Development (CNRD), Head of State, Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces, said Kouyaté.

This meeting falls within the framework of strengthening the historic ties of friendship and fraternity between the two countries, he noted, noting that the holding of this 7th session, at this particular moment in the rebuilding of the State in the Republic of Guinea, is "an expression of the constant support and customary solidarity of the Moroccan people and government towards the Guinean authorities and people".

The Guinean diplomat added that the organization of this session also illustrates the "determination of our two leaders to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors."

"The present session is the ideal framework for assessing the level of implementation of our legal instruments, as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the sixth session held in Conakry in 2012," he continued.

Kouyaté also stressed that "relations between Guinea and Morocco are healthy and will remain healthy thanks to the will of both governments and our two leaders."

He expressed his conviction that "this session, which enabled important agreements to be reviewed and signed, will contribute to further strengthening bilateral relations by capitalizing on the rich experience and expertise of both sides, as well as the resources and potential of our two countries for the benefit of their respective populations."

Kouyaté also noted that the transition underway in Guinea was going well. "We have, under the leadership of Colonel Doumbouya, begun to rebuild the state, but on the basis of rebuilding the infrastructure that our country sorely lacks", he added, inviting Morocco to "join Guinea in meeting this challenge."