After signing with Portugal last January, Morocco sealed a judicial cooperation agreement with Spain on Tuesday, focusing on cross-border crime fighting and digital transformation, among other areas
Doha – Morocco and Spain signed a joint declaration of intent Tuesday in Madrid outlining judicial cooperation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Justice Ministers Abdellatif Ouahbi and Félix Bolaños García signed the agreement during the Moroccan minister’s official visit.
The declaration focuses on judicial cooperation in fighting cross-border organized crime, primarily through information and experience exchange.
“The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to friendly relations and constructive cooperation between their countries, illustrated by the signing and implementation of several international judicial cooperation agreements,” noted the statement from the Moroccan Ministry of Justice.
It aims to optimize existing cooperation mechanisms by adapting them to World Cup requirements. This includes the sharing of best practices and the consolidation of joint commissions through the regular organization of committees, as provided for in civil and penal judicial assistance conventions. These efforts build upon discussions that began in Madrid in April 2024.
Upgrading the judicial system is another priority, which encompasses plans to accelerate digital transformation, improve justice access, promote alternative dispute resolution, and strengthen cross-border case management.
BY: The Times Union
