This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Hibapress-Rabat-MJ
As part of the preparation of the organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030, and aware of the importance of providing the right framework for the success of the organization of this major sporting event between Morocco and Portugal, The Minister of Justice Mr. Abdellatif Wahbi made a working visit to the Portuguese Republic where he met his counterpart Ms. Rita Alarca Giudice, at the headquarters of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice in Lisbon.
The meeting was an opportunity to take stock of judicial cooperation between the two countries, to explore new horizons to strengthen historical bilateral relations and to discuss questions of common interest in the jurisdiction of the two ministries. During the meeting, a declaration of common intention was signed, which aims to achieve a series of key objectives, in particular:
Improve access to justice for all parties involved in the organization of the 2030 World Cup;
Scan legal procedures to facilitate and accelerate the treatment of sporting events;
Increase the skills of justice professionals through training programs specialized in the fields of management of cross -border disputes, legal security and the protection of the rights of the parties
Strengthen bilateral judicial coordination for effective management of cross -border cases;
Develop alternative methods of resolving disputes to ensure effective treatment of regulatory and commercial disputes related to the sporting event;
Develop strategic action plans to implement joint legal and judicial cooperation programs.
During the meeting, the two ministers underlined the solid relations between the two countries and the importance of cooperation in the field of justice, while praising the bilateral agreements which reflect this cooperation. They also underlined the central role of a modern and effective judicial system in the promotion of legal certainty, transparency and respect for the rule of law, and in the successful organization of major international events.
As part of Spain’s participation in the organization of the World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal, the two ministers discussed the possibility of strengthening trilateral cooperation by the conclusion of future agreements which support the coordination spouse between the three countries. They also pointed out that the commitment to implement the content of the declaration of intention will continue until the end of the tournament in 2030.
This meeting reflects the common desire to strengthen the Morocco-Portuguese partnership in the field of justice, by contributing to the success of this global sporting event, while establishing a model of international legal and judicial cooperation based on good governance.
