A declaration of joint intention between Morocco and Portugal was signed on Friday in Lisbon, by the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his Portuguese counterpart, Rita Alarcao Júdice, within the framework of preparations for the organization of the 2030 Football World Cup.
The signing of this declaration of joint intention, on the sidelines of the meeting between the two ministers, is part of the wake of the importance of creating a framework for the success of this major sporting event between Morocco and the Portugal.
It assigns for strategic objectives to facilitate access to justice for all parties involved in the organization and the progress of the 2030 World Cup, digitize legal proceedings in order to guarantee rapid, secure and efficient treatment of business Linked to this event and strengthen the skills of justice professionals through training specialized in management of cross -border litigation, legal certainty and protection of the rights of the parties concerned.
This declaration of joint intention also aims to optimize bilateral judicial coordination for effective management of files with a transnational dimension, develop alternative conflict resolution mechanisms, in particular for disputes related to organizational, contractual and commercial aspects of the event and Develop strategic action plans to guarantee the effective implementation of joint legal and judicial cooperation programs.
On this occasion, the two ministers praised the solidity of friendly relations between their two countries and stressed the importance of cooperation in the field of justice.
-They also recalled that the existing bilateral agreements testify to the quality of this partnership. The discussions highlighted the key role of a modern and efficient judicial system in strengthening legal security, transparency and respect for the rule of law, essential conditions to ensure the success of major international events.
In the context of the joint organization of the World Cup by Morocco, Portugal and Spain, Mr. Ouahbi, and his Portuguese counterpart explored the possibility of formalizing this tripartite cooperation through the conclusion of specific agreements in the near future. They also said that their mutual commitment, as expressed in the declaration of intention, will remain in force until the end of the event in 2030.
This meeting illustrates the shared will of Morocco and Portugal to promote an innovative and collaborative justice, at the service of the success of this global sporting event and the deepening of historical bilateral relations.
She offered an opportunity to examine advances in legal cooperation between the two countries, while exploring new perspectives aimed at consolidating their historic bilateral relations.
