Morocco, Belgium Deepen Judicial Ties Through New Action Plan

Rabat – Belgium and Morocco reaffirmed today a close judicial partnership, with officials from both sides stressing trust, continuity, and shared responsibility in the face of cross-border crime.

After meeting in Brussels with Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, Belgium’s Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden described the cooperation between the two countries as a model built on reliability and concrete results. 

She said Belgium and Morocco work side by side to address common security challenges, particularly issues relating to organized crime.

The talks concluded with the signing of a new action plan that sets out practical steps to deepen judicial coordination. 

Verlinden noted that the agreement reflects mutual confidence and a joint determination to move beyond formal exchanges toward more effective collaboration.

Ouahbi echoed this assessment, saying the discussions confirmed the maturity of relations between Morocco and Belgium. 

He underlined that the dialogue covered sensitive but essential issues, including judicial and security information sharing and the transfer of detainees.

The Moroccan minister added that the action plan will take effect soon, giving both justice systems a clearer framework to respond together to evolving security concerns.

This comes after Morocco’s Higher Institute of the Judiciary and the Belgian Judicial Training Institute signed in Brussels in December 2025 a Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce judicial cooperation.

The agreement seeks to promote the exchange of expertise in judicial training, with a focus on institutional governance, pedagogical tools, joint programs, and continuous training for judges in both countries.