Rabat: Morocco and France reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening judicial and legal cooperation, Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his French counterpart, G©rald Darmanin, said on Monday following talks in Rabat.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the ministers welcomed the ‘strong dynamics’ of bilateral cooperation, underpinned by historical ties and mutual trust. This was highlighted in a press release from the Moroccan Justice Ministry after the signing of a Joint Declaration aimed at deepening legal collaboration.

Ouahbi emphasized the need to build on existing judicial cooperation to tackle shared challenges, particularly in combating terrorism and organized crime. He also pointed out the importance of liaison magistrates in streamlining legal coordination and mutual assistance, advocating for further reinforcement of these mechanisms.

Darmanin described the meeting as a testament to the strength of French-Moroccan ties, highlighting the countries’ shared commitment to modernizing judicial governance and strengthening cooperation against security threats. The talks also reviewed progress under a bilateral action plan signed on May 31, 2024, which sets strategic priorities in counterterrorism, judicial reform, and governance.

The ministers noted that organized crime, beyond terrorism, poses a significant threat to sovereignty, security, and economic stability. Both countries vowed to mobilize legal and human resources to counter these threats, while also advancing judicial reforms through training programs, legislative updates, and expertise exchanges aimed at improving transparency and efficiency.