The Chamber of Counselors Approves 25 Bills to Strengthen Morocco’s International Cooperation

Moroccan Senate Unanimously Approves 25 International Agreements, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

In a legislative session held on Tuesday, the Moroccan Senate unanimously adopted 25 bills pertaining to the approval of international conventions. These agreements include 19 bilateral accords and 6 multilateral treaties, reflecting Morocco’s commitment to fulfilling its international obligations and implementing the Royal High Guidelines aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s cooperative and partnership relationships.

Mustapha Baitas, the Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, presented these conventions on behalf of Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. He emphasized that these agreements are part of a strategic vision designed to enhance Morocco’s position on both continental and international stages.

Mr. Bourita specified that the Kingdom’s foreign policy, guided by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is pragmatic and operational, with each agreement addressing a specific goal within a coherent legal and political framework for the medium to long term. Notably, special attention has been given to the African dimension of Morocco’s foreign policy, with 12 agreements signed with African countries, accounting for 63% of the total. These accords span crucial areas such as judicial, customs, fiscal, and economic cooperation, as well as transport.

The minister also highlighted the economic significance of these conventions, nearly 50% of which are dedicated to economic cooperation, aligning with the Royal vision to leverage diplomacy as a driver for the national economy. He stressed the necessity of a dynamic economic diplomacy to support the state and bolster Morocco’s economic fabric.

Furthermore, Mr. Bourita mentioned the strategic importance of Morocco’s Southern provinces, particularly Dakhla, in relation to these agreements. He noted that the signing of 11 bilateral conventions in these provinces reflects their pivotal role in Moroccan diplomacy and reaffirms the Moroccan identity of the Sahara. Additionally, several agreements concerning land transport, including one related to the El Guerguerat border post, underscore the strategic positioning of Moroccan Sahara as a crossroads between Morocco and Africa.

The minister also indicated that an agreement has been signed with the Pan-African Institute for Development to establish its permanent headquarters in Dakhla, further solidifying the diplomatic role of the Southern provinces. He concluded by stating that these conventions were negotiated with a clear and coherent diplomatic vision, in alignment with His Majesty the King’s wishes, with the aim of firmly and prudently strengthening Morocco’s international engagements.