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Morocco hosts pivotal forum to boost African legal cooperation with new HCCH Office
The first Forum of Ambassadors of African States was held on Tuesday in Rabat as part of the preparations for the launch of the activities of the African Regional Office of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) in Morocco. This event aims to strengthen legal capacities across the African continent.
On this occasion, the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, emphasized the importance of this office as a strategic lever to improve cross-border legal and judicial cooperation among African countries. He also noted that the establishment of this structure in Morocco demonstrates African leadership in the field of private international law and helps to enhance the convergence between national and foreign legal systems.
The office aims to facilitate the accession of African states to the HCCH and to promote the adoption of the Hague legal instruments. Rachid Ouadifi, the representative of the office in Morocco, highlighted that the Kingdom's hosting of the office is a testament to the credibility and trust the country enjoys within the international community.
The Secretary General of the HCCH, Christophe Bernasconi, expressed his belief that the Regional Office in Morocco will contribute to increasing the visibility of the Conference's work across the African continent. He also noted that this structure will encourage African states to adhere to international conventions in various legal fields.
The event brought together ambassadors from African countries and some Arab countries, underscoring the importance of strengthening cross-border legal cooperation and supporting the integration of African countries into the HCCH system of conventions.
