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On Monday in Rabat, Morocco and France inked an action plan for technical cooperation in the justice sector for the 2026-2028 period. This initiative aims to create a robust and enduring framework for collaboration and exchange between the two countries' Ministries of Justice.
The agreement was signed by Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his French counterpart, Gérald Darmanin. It builds on an administrative cooperation arrangement established on December 13, 2012, in Rabat, and a memorandum of understanding signed on March 5, 2018, in Paris. This plan also aligns with the technical cooperation action plan for 2024-2026, signed on May 31, 2024, in Rabat, and the joint declaration from March 10, 2025, in Rabat.
The 2026-2028 technical cooperation plan focuses on several key areas: modernizing, digitizing, and enhancing governance in judicial administration, bolstering human resource capabilities, exchanging information and expertise, and offering technical support for reform initiatives.
Additionally, the plan includes organizing workshops and visits for magistrates and judicial administration officials from both nations, hosting congresses, conferences, and forums on shared interests, participating jointly in international events, and forming expert groups.
During the signing ceremony, Abdellatif Ouahbi highlighted that this agreement reflects the strength of bilateral ties, particularly in combating crime and fostering technical cooperation. Gérald Darmanin expressed his appreciation for this partnership, especially in tackling organized crime and facilitating information exchange.
The French minister also mentioned that during his visit, he plans to meet with Moroccan lawyers to discuss international commercial and economic arbitration, among other topics.
