Morocco and Belgium Sign Agreement to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: Morocco and Belgium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening judicial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalized on Wednesday in Brussels by the Higher Institute of the Judiciary in Morocco and the Belgian Judicial Training Institute.
The partnership seeks to enhance institutional collaboration and promote the exchange of expertise in judicial training. It encompasses areas such as the management of training institutions, governance, the development of pedagogical tools, and the creation of joint programs. The agreement also provides for continuous training sessions for judges in both countries to improve skills and performance.
The MoU was signed by Abdelhanine Touzani, Director General of Morocco’s Higher Institute of the Judiciary, and Raf Van Ransbeek, Director of the Belgian Judicial Training Institute. Morocco’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, Mohamed Ameur, along with several judicial officials, attended the signing ceremony.
The memorandum highlights the importance of adapting to global developments in law, human rights, and the fight against organized crime. It also supports the adoption of digital justice tools and improved governance practices, contributing to the modernization of both countries’ judicial systems and strengthening ties between their judicial authorities.
Speaking to MAP, Abdelhanine Touzani emphasized that the agreement reflects Morocco’s commitment to expanding international partnerships and enhancing judicial links worldwide. He also noted the strong political, economic, and judicial relations between Morocco and Belgium, adding that the cooperation will enable judges from both countries to exchange best practices, particularly in training and judicial management.
Raf Van Ransbeek expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting its potential to foster joint training initiatives and recalling that Morocco is the only country with which Belgium has signed an agreement for the exchange of liaison judges.
Imane El-Malki, liaison judge for Belgium and Luxembourg, described the MoU as a strategic framework that will support judicial reforms, improve governance, and align with international developments in digital justice, international law, and human rights.
