On Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco's Presidency of the Public Prosecutor's Office signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Belgian counterpart. This new agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in various areas, particularly in combating transnational organized crime. The MoU was signed by Morocco's Top Prosecutor El Hassan Daki, who is also the King's Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, and Belgian Federal Prosecutor Ann Fransan. The agreement seeks to develop technical programs designed to facilitate the sharing of experiences between the two institutions. The primary goal is to enhance international cooperation and improve the effectiveness of activities within the institutions' jurisdiction in both countries. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in judicial and technical matters, particularly in combating organized crime in all its forms. A key focus was on the exchange of expertise and experiences related to the operations of the public ministry in both nations, including the organization of seminars and scientific conferences, as well as information sharing and visits. The meeting also served as an opportunity to review the significant advancements in Morocco's justice system and to highlight the country's distinguished experience concerning the independence of the judiciary and the public ministry. On this occasion, Daki told the press that the signing of the MoU establishes a solid foundation for advancing bilateral cooperation. He noted that this agreement will reinforce mechanisms related to bilateral conventions with Belgium and the provisions of criminal procedure concerning international cooperation. Daki expressed optimism that this partnership would boost the development of various areas, including legislation and training. Fransan, for her part, underscored the MoU's importance in the context of international judicial cooperation between the two countries. She highlighted the excellent collaboration between Morocco and Belgium in counter-terrorism efforts.
