On May 20, 2026, the Moroccan Council of Government approved a draft law (No. 10.23) ratifying a fisheries cooperation agreement between Morocco and Russia. The agreement was signed in Rabat on January 16, 2023, by Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Mohamed Sadiki, and Russian Minister of Agriculture, Dmitry Patrushev.
The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sustainable fisheries management, including scientific research, aquaculture development, and the fight against illegal fishing. It also provides for the exchange of expertise and training of professionals in the sector.
This approval marks a step toward final ratification by the Moroccan Parliament. The agreement is expected to boost economic ties between the two countries, particularly in the fisheries sector, which is vital for Morocco's coastal communities.
