Morocco, Comoros Supreme Courts Sign MoU to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation

Rabat – A memorandum of understanding was signed on Monday in Rabat between the Court of Cassation of Morocco and the Supreme Court of the Union of the Comoros to establish an institutional framework for legal and judicial cooperation between the two parties.

The MoU was signed by First President of the Court of Cassation and Delegate President of the Superior Council of the Judicial Power (CSPJ), Mohamed Abdennabaoui; King’s Prosecutor General at the same Court and President of the Public Prosecution, Hicham Balaoui; First President of the Supreme Court and First Vice-President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary of the Union of the Comoros, Cheikh Salim Said Athoumani; and Prosecutor General at the same Court, Nourdine Abodo.

The memorandum aims to establish regular exchanges among judges, prosecutors general and staff members. It also seeks to provide opportunities for joint reflection and encourage the organization of specialized seminars focusing on the role of Courts of Cassation, the modernization of their operations and their management.

The MoU covers areas of common interest relating to contemporary international challenges, including the protection of fundamental rights, the fight against corruption, terrorism and transnational crime, and the development of methods for disseminating case law. 

It also addresses technological developments related to the Internet, the introduction of AI into the judicial field, and civil law.

To ensure the effective implementation of the agreement, a monitoring committee comprising representatives of both courts will be established to draw up annual activity programs, propose budgets, monitor and evaluate program implementation, and address technical and administrative difficulties. 

The committee’s reports will be regularly submitted to the presidents of both institutions, with periodic meetings or meetings as needed, held in person or via videoconference.

The initiative reflects the historical bonds of friendship and fraternity between the two countries and demonstrates their shared commitment to serving justice, upholding the rule of law and democracy, harmonizing judicial case law, and protecting human rights.