On June 11, 2026, Morocco and the Council of Europe signed a new neighborhood partnership agreement in Strasbourg, France. The agreement was signed by Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset.
The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It builds on Morocco's existing status as a Partner for Democracy in the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, a position it has held since 2011.
This agreement is part of the Council of Europe's Neighborhood Partnership program, which focuses on countries in the Southern Mediterranean. The program provides a framework for technical assistance and policy dialogue.
Morocco is the first country in the region to sign such a partnership under this program. The agreement is expected to facilitate joint projects and exchanges in legal and institutional reforms.
