Gambian President Adama Barrow has praised Morocco’s leadership in advancing a results-driven model of South-South cooperation, describing the Kingdom as a driving force for African development.
Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the 17th MEDays International Forum, President Barrow said Morocco, under the “visionary leadership” of King Mohammed VI, has helped reshape the continent’s approach to partnership through high-level royal visits, expanded cooperation agreements, and concrete development projects.
He noted that the transformation under way in Morocco’s southern provinces stands as evidence of this strategic vision, adding that Rabat’s autonomy plan is “the only credible basis for a sustainable solution” to the regional dispute. The President also underlined that an increasing number of African states now share this assessment.
Barrow described relations between Rabat and Banjul as a “strong partnership,” expressing The Gambia’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Morocco in support of Africa’s broader growth.
The Gambian leader urged African countries to adopt a solutions-driven mindset and to rethink conventional models of international cooperation in favour of approaches that foster stability, innovation, and sustainable development.
Held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI and organised by the Amadeus Institute, the MEDays Forum has become one of Africa’s leading geopolitical and economic gatherings. The four-day event brings together heads of state, policymakers, researchers, and international actors for high-level discussions.
This year’s edition, running from 26 to 29 November under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation,” features around 50 sessions examining major global and regional challenges—including shifting geopolitical alliances, economic vulnerabilities, and opportunities for the Global South.
