French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris this Saturday morning, joined by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. Emmanuel Macron ?? et Aziz Akhannouch ?? ont officiellement inauguré le Salon International de l'agriculture de Paris avec le Maroc comme pays à l'honneur ? pic.twitter.com/9iY9Sxejsi — Yabiladi.com (@yabiladi_fr) February 22, 2025 Alongside Macron, Akhannouch cut the ribbon to officially open the 61st edition, where Morocco is the first foreign guest of honor. A large Moroccan delegation attended, including Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari, Moroccan Ambassador to France Samira Sitail, and key figures from the agricultural sector and French government. The Prime Minister also signed the Salon's guest book. Le chef du gouvernement marocain et le MAE français ont pris le temps de discuter avec de nombreux exposants marocains et de goûter aux nombreux produits du terroir? pic.twitter.com/g2lIn0lbpb — Yabiladi.com (@yabiladi_fr) February 22, 2025 This invitation underscores the strength of the Franco-Moroccan partnership and highlights Morocco's role as a regional leader in sustainable and innovative agriculture. The 476 m² Moroccan pavilion will showcase the country's diverse and rich terroir. SIA 2025, themed «French Pride», is expected to draw over 600,000 visitors, with 1,000 exhibitors spread across 16 hectares and 4,000 animals on display. Morocco's guest of honor status is mirrored by another major agricultural event: next April, France will be the guest of honor at the Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM) in Meknes, reflecting the strong agricultural ties between the two nations in addressing food security and water resource management.
