Paris: Morocco considers responsible and gradual integration of civil nuclear power to be the natural next step for expanding the energy mix, and the Kingdom to have a solid scientific and institutional basis in this field, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said, representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the 2nd International Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Akhannouch emphasized that, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco launched an integrated energy strategy in 2009 based on three fundamental pillars: diversification of the energy mix, massive development of renewable energies, and reinforcing national energy security.
As a result, “by the end 2025, renewable energies will account for more than 46% of our electricity system’s installed capacity, and we will reach 52% by 2030,” he said.
Beyond electricity generation, civil nuclear power opens up multiple horizons, including green hydrogen production, seawater desalination, nuclear medicine, and food security, he noted, pointing out that the Kingdom’s phosphate deposits, which hold significant amounts of natural uranium, give Morocco an additional strategic dimension in the international debate on civil nuclear power.
Noting that Morocco highly values international cooperation in the nuclear field, the Head of Government affirmed that as “a State party to all international instruments relating to disarmament and non-proliferation, the Kingdom of Morocco fully fulfills its commitments.”
In this area, he explained, “Morocco also strives to contribute to strengthening the scientific and regulatory capacities of African countries, within the framework of our South-South cooperation.”
Akhannouch recalled that in a world where energy stability is no longer a mere economic issue but a matter of sovereignty, and where global threats are undermining international equilibrium, the issue of civil nuclear power is emerging as an essential strategic lever.
Accelerated climate change, increased global energy demand and vulnerable supply chains now require a profound transformation of energy systems, he explained, stating that low-carbon solutions, such as nuclear energy, can be explored in this regard.
“And COP28 decisively settled the debate: nuclear energy is an essential low-carbon technology to achieving the climate goals of carbon neutrality by 2050,” he said.
He concluded that the energy transformations currently underway, with shared responsibility, will shape the world of tomorrow, with a clear goal in mind: to make civil nuclear power a pillar of regional stability, a vector of lasting peace, and a legacy of progress for future generations.
The second International Nuclear Energy Summit, organized at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), brings together heads of State and government, leaders of international organizations, financial institutions, industry representatives, and experts to discuss the role of civil nuclear power in addressing global energy and climate challenges.
According to the organizers, this high-level meeting aims to stand out as a political framework of reference for developing civil nuclear power, complementing IAEAE’s technical fora and ahead of several international due dates scheduled for 2026, including the review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
It also provides an opportunity to reaffirm the role of nuclear power in energy security, the transition to low-carbon electricity, and industrial development.