Rabat will house the headquarters of the African Organization of Higher Institutions for Control of Public Finance “Afrosai”
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
HIBAPRESS-RABAT-MAEC An agreement has been signed, in Rabat, under which the capital of the Kingdom will house the siege of the African organization of higher institutions for the “Afrosai” public finances.
This agreement, signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and the Secretary General of the Afrosai, first president of the Court of Auditors, Ms. Zineb El Adaoui, defines the operational framework of the organization in the kingdom, its commitments as well as the privileges granted to its main seat.
The signing of this agreement follows the election of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco as secretary general and host institution of the permanent headquarters of the Afrosai, during the general meeting of the organization held in Tripoli, Libya, from December 4 to 6, 2024.
By sheltering the headquarters of the Afrosai, Morocco, a crossroads of several regional and sub-regional representations working for the development of the African continent and the well-being of its peoples, reflects its firm will to promote the rule of law in all its aspects, in particular with regard to the superior control of public finances, and to make its efforts in the context of cooperation relations. experiences and expertise and sharing good practices in this area.
In addition, this agreement constitutes a strategic lever allowing the Court of Auditors to strengthen its cooperation with its counterparts on a African scale, in accordance with the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and to reaffirm the constant commitment of the Kingdom in favor of the promotion of South-South cooperation in all areas, by erecting it in absolute priority.
This cooperation will contribute to improving the performance of control institutions, strengthening institutional and professional capacities, as well as consolidating continuous cooperation between higher African public finance control institutions.
It will also support the establishment of solid institutions, promoting transparency and good governance, in order to optimally respond to the needs of populations and to achieve sustainable social and economic development across the continent.
The operationalization of the Afrosai from Moroccan territory will be carried out under healthy conditions such as those ensured to similar international organizations established in the Kingdom, in terms of inviolability, immunity of jurisdiction and facilities and advantages necessary for the proper functioning of the organization and the fulfillment of its mandate.
