UEMF at the heart of the Morocco-European Union strategic partnership on the occasion of Ms. Kaja Kallas's visit

On April 17, 2026, Euromed University of Fes once again confirmed its role as a privileged space for Euro-Mediterranean dialogue by hosting Ms. Kaja Kallas, in the context of the strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union.

As part of her official visit to Morocco, Ms. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, conducted a series of high-level talks aimed at consolidating and deepening the strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union. This visit is part of a renewed dynamic of cooperation, marked by an increased convergence of priorities in the face of contemporary geopolitical and economic changes.

Among the notable stages of this trip, Euromed University of Fes held a central place, illustrating the growing role of academic institutions in Euro-Mediterranean rapprochement. At the honorary invitation of its President, Prof. Mostapha Bousmina, the EU High Representative was welcomed in an academic and innovative environment conceived as a platform for exchange, innovation and intercultural dialogue.

Welcomed by the University President, in the presence of Mr. Mohammed Kabbaj and Mr. Driss Jettou, former ministers and board members, Ms. Kallas was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including H.E. Dimiter Tzantchev, Ambassador of the European Union to Morocco, as well as Mr. Adrien de Bassompierre, Director of the European Investment Bank.

At the heart of this visit, a meeting with students from various nationalities gave rise to rich and structuring exchanges. The discussions focused on major themes such as international security, regional stability and the role of youth in building a sustainable future. These interactions highlighted a notable convergence of perspectives, reflecting a shared willingness to strengthen structured and resilient cooperation in the face of global challenges. They also shed light on the perspective of Euro-Mediterranean and African youth on the European project, its values and its prospects.

The visit continued with the discovery of UEMF's emblematic infrastructures, demonstrating its commitment to an integrated ecosystem combining education, innovation and student well-being. Ms. Kallas thus visited the Euromed Sports Center, a space dedicated to promoting sport and personal development, as well as the Euromed Innovation Center, a true catalyst for entrepreneurial and technological projects.

Particular attention was also given to the experimental farm of the Agritech hub, located within the eco-campus, a true open-air laboratory that illustrates the university's commitment to innovative, sustainable and resilient agriculture, serving the strategic issues of food security and the sovereignty of agricultural systems.

Through this visit, Euromed University of Fes confirms its position as a strategic actor in Euro-Mediterranean dialogue, actively contributing to the training of a new engaged generation, aware of global challenges and resolutely oriented toward international cooperation. It illustrates, at the academic level, the vitality and depth of the partnership between Morocco and the European Union, which is expected to be strengthened in an ever-evolving international context.