Rabat – The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of The Gambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday in Banjul to enhance cooperation in higher education.
Morocco’s Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, Abdellatif Miraoui, and Gambian Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Pierre Gomez, signed the agreement.
This MoU is part of Morocco’s initiative, titled “Plan for Accelerating the Transformation of the Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Ecosystem” (PACTE ESRI-2030).
This initiative aims to facilitate the exchange of best practices and experiences, promote student and researcher mobility, and strengthen human capital development.
It also focuses on improving cross-disciplinary teaching, particularly in digital skills and information technology.
During the signing ceremony, Minister Miraoui emphasized that human capital is central to Morocco’s strategic priorities. He stated that this partnership aligns with Morocco’s broader vision of cooperation with other countries.
The event was attended by Ahmed Belhaj, Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in The Gambia, and other delegation members.
This agreement follows a similar recent initiative between the two countries. Last week, in Rabat, an agreement was signed to promote and protect the rights of women, children, and vulnerable populations.
Morocco’s Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, Aawatif Hayar, and Gambia’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Children, and Social Welfare, Fatou Sanyang Kinteh, officiated that ceremony.
The agreement aims to enhance training initiatives and foster expertise exchange in the social action sector.
These agreements reflect the growing collaboration between Morocco and The Gambia. In late May, Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara visited Morocco and acknowledged the strong ties between the two nations.
In a statement to the press, he said that he appreciated Morocco’s support for the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit to be hosted by The Gambia. Tangara reiterated his country’s commitment to collaboration and the shared goal of a unified and prosperous Africa.
He also highlighted the importance of the Royal Initiative for the Atlantic, a Moroccan-led effort to promote regional stability and prosperity.
