Morocco is strengthening its international treaty arsenal with nearly 800 active economic agreements, according to Foreign Affaires Minister Nasser Bourita.
The kingdom concluded nearly 7,500 international agreements, nearly two-thirds of which were signed under the reign of King Mohammed VI.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made the revelation before the House of Representatives in Rabat on Monday.
Speaking during an oral question session, the head of Moroccan diplomacy recalled that the treaty framework constitutes “one of the structuring instruments of the kingdom’s foreign policy.”
He emphasised that “the importance lies not only in the signing of agreements, but in their effective implementation,” in accordance with the sovereign’s high directives.
Responding to a question from the Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) parliamentary group on the evaluation of international agreements, Mr. Bourita clarified that these agreements cover a broad spectrum of areas and that their monitoring relies on several mechanisms, including joint commissions established with partner states.
These mechanisms, he stated, are essential to ensure the concrete and concerted implementation of the commitments made.
The minister also emphasised the central role of diplomatic representations in this process. Formal instructions have been sent to Moroccan ambassadors to ensure that support for the treaty framework is at the heart of their mission.
“It is a lever for the credibility and effectiveness of diplomatic action,” he stated.
Furthermore, Mr. Bourita indicated that Morocco currently has a portfolio of some 800 active economic agreements, likely to positively impact its bilateral relations.
According to him, these agreements introduce significant opportunities, particularly in the areas of
trade and investment.
This statement comes at a time when Morocco is strengthening its economic diplomacy and increasing its strategic partnerships on a continental and global scale.
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