DR ‹ › Morocco considers the responsible and gradual integration of civil nuclear energy into its energy mix a natural extension of its national strategy, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said Tuesday in Paris, where he is representing King Mohammed VI at the Second World Nuclear Energy Summit. Speaking at the opening of the summit, Akhannouch recalled that under the leadership of the King, Morocco launched an integrated energy strategy in 2009, based on three pillars: diversifying the energy mix, expanding renewable energy, and strengthening national energy security. «As of the end of 2025, renewable energy represents more than 46% of Morocco's installed electricity capacity, and this share will reach 52% before 2030», he said. Beyond electricity generation, Akhannouch noted that civil nuclear energy offers multiple opportunities, including green hydrogen production, seawater desalination, nuclear medicine, and food security. He also highlighted that Morocco's phosphate reserves contain significant quantities of natural uranium, giving the kingdom an additional strategic dimension in global discussions on civil nuclear energy. The prime minister stressed that Morocco places strong importance on international cooperation in the nuclear field, noting that the country is a party to all international agreements on disarmament and non-proliferation and fully respects its commitments. In a context where energy stability has become a matter of sovereignty, Akhannouch said civil nuclear energy represents a key strategic lever. The acceleration of climate change, growing global energy demand, and supply chain vulnerabilities require profound changes in energy systems, making low-carbon solutions such as nuclear energy increasingly relevant, he added. The Second World Nuclear Energy Summit, organized at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), brings together heads of state, international organizations, financial institutions, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the role of civil nuclear energy in addressing global energy and climate challenges.
