Morocco and Senegal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday in Rabat to strengthen bilateral relations in the fields of sustainable development and energy transition.
Initialed by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, and the Senegalese Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, Daouda Ngom, this memorandum primarily focuses on the exchange of experiences, knowledge transfer, technical assistance, and the development of joint projects in various areas recognized as particularly important for both parties, notably sustainable development governance, climate change, sustainable waste management, and the development of the circular economy.
It is also part of the ongoing consultation and coordination between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Senegal and will provide a new impetus to strategic cooperation projects in the fields of environment and ecological transition.
On this occasion, Ms. Benali stated in a press declaration that this partnership embodies the strong ties uniting the two brother countries, Morocco and Senegal, adding that the memorandum particularly addresses environmental governance and the circular economy.
According to the minister, this is an important step in strengthening cooperation between the two countries, which are already linked by several partnership agreements, contributing to expanding this partnership into the strategic areas of sustainable development and energy transition.
For his part, Mr. Ngom highlighted the fraternal and centuries-old relations uniting Morocco and Senegal, noting that the agreement signed in the fields of energy transition and sustainable development will allow both parties to work on several aspects related to environmental governance, combating climate change, and preserving biodiversity.
He also indicated that a joint action plan will result from this MoU to implement all points of the agreement, noting that both countries will continue to work together for cooperation within the framework of international environmental negotiations.
Additionally, the Senegalese minister and the accompanying high-level delegation will visit the “REUSE” wastewater reuse station in Salé and the Koudia El Beida wind farm in Tangier to learn about Morocco’s achievements in environmental protection, sustainable development, and renewable energies.