Rabat hosted a major milestone in Morocco–Senegal relations as the two countries signed 17 new agreements and memorandums spanning diplomacy, trade, education, infrastructure, and the digital economy.
The agreements were concluded during the 15th Joint High Commission of Cooperation, co-chaired by Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to deeper political, economic, and technical ties.
The session opened with Foreign Ministers Nasser Bourita and Cheikh Niang formalizing a joint statement and approving mechanisms for regular consular consultations. A dedicated memorandum on youth cooperation reflected the shared priority of engaging younger generations.
In transport and infrastructure, agreements covered international road travel for passengers and goods, road safety, and technical assistance in highway management—measures designed to strengthen trade, mobility, and regional connectivity.
Both governments committed to cooperation on digital economy initiatives, alongside agreements on infrastructure development, professional training, scholarships, internships, and knowledge exchange, underlining the importance of human capital in future growth.
In higher education, a 2026–2028 cooperation program was signed to strengthen research partnerships, academic exchanges, and scientific collaboration between universities in both countries.
Industrial and trade collaboration advanced through agreements on SME development, industrial infrastructure, and standardization, aimed at boosting competitiveness and entrepreneurship.
Agricultural cooperation expanded to include livestock management, animal health, food safety, and joint monitoring of fisheries and aquaculture products to ensure sustainable production.
Maritime ties were reinforced through a partnership between Morocco’s National Ports Agency and the Dakar Autonomous Port, focused on operational coordination and expertise exchange.
The session concluded with Akhannouch and Sonko signing the official minutes, marking a shared vision for long-term strategic cooperation across trade, education, infrastructure, and people-to-people ties.
