Ahead of his meeting with his Moroccan counterpart in Paris, Stéphane Séjourné emphasized that France economically recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara on economy matters. This recognition should encourage other countries, such as Germany, to follow Paris' lead. The head of diplomacy left the diplomatic side of the full recognition to King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron.
France is encouraging French companies to get involved in development projects in the Sahara. This move aims to secure a larger economic role in the region for France, competing with other countries like Spain, Germany, and the United States.