Morocco and the Council of Europe have launched the new Neighborhood Partnership 2026–2029 to strengthen political dialogue and cooperation in areas including human rights, democracy, governance, and justice.
The new framework builds on the partnership established between Morocco and the Council of Europe in 2012 to support the kingdom’s ongoing reforms in areas such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, digital transformation, and sport, as well as other fields of common interest.
It also builds on a long-standing partnership established in 2011 under the Council of Europe’s policy towards neighboring regions, which has named Morocco as a strategic partner in promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Allal Ouazzani Touhami, Director of the European Union and Mediterranean Processes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperations, and Moroccans Abroad, stressed the strategic importance of the Neighborhood Partnership 2026–2029, hailing the quality of the cooperation developed over the recent year.
Claus Neukirch from the Council of Europe said the organization remains committed to deepening ties with Morocco, including legal cooperation and the sharing of expertise.
According to the Council of Europe website, the 2026–2029 partnership supports Morocco’s voluntary reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and good governance, while advancing a social model based on solidarity and cohesion.
It also aligns with national priorities, including human rights and fundamental freedoms, social justice, health and sustainable development, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable groups such as trafficking victims and children.
The partnership also aims to strengthen trust in public institutions through judicial independence, better governance, and modernized public services.
It additionally supports efforts to combat corruption and emerging challenges such as cybercrime and AI regulation, while promoting democratic values, civic participation, and the protection of culture and heritage.
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