Halieutis 2025: Morocco, Libya sign MoU on fisheries & aquaculture
Morocco and Libya have signed a memorandum of understanding in the fields of maritime fisheries and aquaculture, on the sidelines of the Halieutis Fair held in Agadir February 6-9.
The MoU was initialed Thursday by Morocco’s Secretary of State for Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, and the Libyan Minister of Marine Resources Adel Sultan.
This agreement reflects both countries’ drive, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI and the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, to enhance sectoral cooperation and foster mutually beneficial partnerships for sustainable fisheries resource management and the development of their respective blue economies.
It also expresses the two countries’ shared will to strengthen their historic ties and cooperation, with a focus on the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
Morocco and Libya agreed on a structured framework for enhanced collaboration, recognizing the strategic role of fisheries and aquaculture in economic and social development, as well as their contribution to food security.
The main provisions of the agreement cover several strategic areas, including capacity building through advanced technical training and exchanges of expertise, scientific cooperation through joint research in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture, improving the processing and marketing of seafood products, as well as monitoring and controlling fishing activities.
Commenting on the protocol, Minister Sultan stressed the great importance of this cooperation, which will enhance Libya’s capabilities in developing its maritime sector and achieving environmental sustainability. He noted that this protocol will be activated soon through the formation of a joint committee to supervise the implementation and close follow-up to ensure the achievement of the desired strategic objectives.
the deal also encourages joint investments between economic stakeholders and coordination in international forums to defend shared interests.
The MoU is initially valid for five years and renewable by tacit agreement.