Morocco, Gabon agree to strengthen judicial cooperation

Morocco’s justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his Gabonese counterpart, Paul Marie Gondjout, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Rabat to enhance judicial cooperation between the two nations.

The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation by expanding into technical areas of judicial administration, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and organizing scientific meetings to leverage the strengths of both countries’ judicial systems.

This agreement is part of efforts to reinforce the historical and cultural ties between Morocco and Gabon and to support African integration. It underscores the role of legislation in improving judicial administration in response to economic and social changes.

Following the signing ceremony, Gabonese Minister of Justice Gondjout praised Morocco as a model for judicial reform, highlighting the cooperation as a valuable opportunity to advance Gabon’s judicial system.

He emphasized the long-standing and evolving relationship between the two countries and expressed a desire to deepen exchanges for mutual benefit.

Gondjout stated that enhancing bilateral cooperation in the judiciary will boost local capacities and elevate the standard of justice in both nations, paving the way for a future marked by justice and stability.

Minister Ouahbi described the signing of the MoU as a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between Morocco and Gabon. He emphasized that the agreement represents a shared vision to build a robust, modern justice system capable of addressing contemporary challenges.

Ouahbi noted that strengthened judicial cooperation will yield tangible results, improving justice systems and reinforcing the rule of law, thereby enhancing the regional and international standing of both countries.