Morocco, Saudi Arabia Advance Judicial Cooperation With New Bilateral Agreements
Signed on November 13, 2024, in Riyadh, the agreements were presented by Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita.
The first agreement focuses on the transfer of convicted individuals, allowing nationals sentenced in either country to serve their sentences in their home nation. The accompanying Draft Law No. 10.25 was also introduced to formalize Morocco's approval of the agreement.
The second agreement addresses mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, enabling the two nations to collaborate more effectively in criminal investigations and prosecutions. This is supported by Draft Law No. 13.25, also reviewed by the Council.
Government spokesperson and Minister Delegate in charge of relations with Parliament, Mustapha Baitas, emphasized that these agreements are part of Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen its international legal cooperation, particularly with strategic partners like Saudi Arabia.
These accords are expected to improve the handling of cross-border legal issues, enhance the rights of Moroccan and Saudi nationals abroad, and further solidify judicial collaboration in line with both countries' broader diplomatic agenda.
The legal cooperation agreements between Morocco and Saudi Arabia come amid a broader context of deepening bilateral ties across various sectors. A notable example is the recent entry of Morocco's leading construction company, TGCC, into the Saudi market through a strategic partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment.
Announced earlier this week, the agreement will see TGCC's Middle East subsidiary collaborate on major construction projects developed by the Saudi investment group. This marks TGCC's debut in one of the world's largest and most dynamic construction markets and reflects the growing economic synergy between the two kingdoms. Tags: cooperationjudical lawmorocco saudi arabiaSaudi Arabia
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