By LeSiteinfo with MAP
A joint declaration of intent between Morocco and Portugal was signed, Friday in Lisbon, by the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his Portuguese counterpart, Rita Alarcao Júdice, as part of preparations for the organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The signing of this joint declaration of intent, on the sidelines of the meeting between the two ministers, is in line with the importance of creating a framework conducive to the success of this major sporting event between Morocco and Portugal.
Its strategic objectives are to facilitate access to justice for all parties involved in the organization and staging of the 2030 World Cup, to digitize legal procedures in order to guarantee rapid, secure and efficient processing of cases. linked to this event and strengthen the skills of justice professionals through specialized training in the management of cross-border disputes, legal security and protection of the rights of the parties concerned.
This joint declaration of intent also aims to optimize bilateral judicial coordination for effective management of files with a transnational dimension, develop alternative conflict resolution mechanisms, particularly for disputes linked to the organizational, contractual and commercial aspects of the event and develop strategic action plans to ensure 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 underlined the importance of cooperation in the field of justice.
-They also recalled that existing bilateral agreements demonstrate 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, Ouahbi and his Portuguese counterpart explored the possibility of further formalizing this tripartite cooperation through the conclusion of specific agreements in a near future. They also affirmed that their mutual commitment, as expressed in the declaration of intent, will remain in force until the end of the event in 2030.
This meeting illustrates the shared desire of Morocco and Portugal to promote innovative and collaborative justice, serving the success of this global sporting event and the deepening of historic bilateral relations.
It provided an opportunity to review progress in judicial cooperation between the two countries, while exploring new perspectives aimed at consolidating their historic bilateral relations.
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