Morocco to Host Africa's First Regional Office of Hague's Conference on Private International Law
The Moroccan Ministry of Justice said it worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Morocco's embassy in the Netherlands to meet all legal, political, and organizational requirements for hosting the office.
These efforts included preparing a headquarters agreement, accelerating the ratification of relevant HCCH conventions, and securing support from member states.
During the approval session, the Moroccan delegation gave a detailed presentation on the proposal and explained its importance and role in strengthening judicial cooperation between African countries.
The proposal received strong backing as 33 countries expressed full support for the initiative, which aims to boost African participation in international private law mechanisms.
The new regional office will serve as a key platform for legal and judicial cooperation across Africa. It will help implement HCCH conventions, enhance legal security across borders, and support the legal integration of different judicial systems in Africa.
The statement recalled Morocco's leading role in the legal field, noting that it is the only African and Arab country to have ratified seven key HCCH conventions. This initiative aligns with Morocco's active role in regional and international organizations, including the Arab League, where it contributes to modernizing legal frameworks and improving judicial cooperation, added the ministry.
Morocco welcomed the decision and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting legal and judicial cooperation at both regional and international levels. The justice ministry said the country aims to help African countries build a more efficient and harmonized justice system that keeps up with global changes. Tags: hagueJusticeMoroccoPrivate international law
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