Rabat, November 12, 2025 – The Europe Today: Morocco and Sweden on Tuesday signed a declaration of intent aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in judicial and legal matters, marking a new milestone in the partnership between the two countries.
The declaration was signed in Rabat by Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and Swedish Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer, who is undertaking a high-level visit to the Kingdom.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Ouahbi reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to developing “a transparent, modern judicial system open to international cooperation.” He emphasized that deepening collaboration with Sweden reflects Morocco’s broader vision of reforming its justice sector in line with international standards of fairness, efficiency, and accountability.
For his part, Minister Strömmer described the partnership as “fruitful,” underscoring the importance of further reinforcing ties between the two nations. “Through this declaration of intent, we are deepening this collaboration further. On the Swedish side, we look forward to continued exchanges and strengthened collaboration between the authorities of our two countries,” he said.
Under the declaration, Morocco and Sweden aim to establish a structured framework for future judicial cooperation focused on upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, and promoting fundamental freedoms. The initiative also envisions expanding collaboration in areas of criminal, civil, and commercial law, as well as encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.
Both countries will also exchange expertise in judicial digitalization, good governance, and the modernization of judicial administration, with the goal of improving the efficiency and quality of judicial services.
According to a joint statement issued after the signing, Morocco and Sweden reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation within the framework of international conventions binding the two countries — including the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
Following the signing ceremony, Minister Ouahbi held bilateral discussions with his Swedish counterpart on the implementation of the declaration, emphasizing the development of institutional partnerships through joint workshops, working meetings, and reciprocal visits.
“This partnership with Sweden reflects our shared values of the rule of law, human rights, and institutional innovation,” Minister Ouahbi stated, expressing optimism that the agreement will serve as a foundation for durable and results-oriented judicial collaboration between Morocco and Sweden.
