Morocco, Sudan Seek Stronger Cooperation in Social Protection

Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Family, Social Development, and Equality Najwa Koukouss held talks Tuesday in Rabat with Sudanese Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare Moatasim Ahmed Saleh, focusing on means to strengthen bilateral cooperation in family and social protection.

This meeting, held on the sidelines of Saleh’s participation in the 122nd Executive Council of the Arab Organization for Administrative Development, held in Rabat, is part of efforts to reinforce partnership and cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Sudan.

It also aims to bolster the exchange of expertise and experiences in areas of mutual interest, particularly regarding the advancement of women, the development of the social protection system, child protection, and the rights of persons with disabilities.

In a statement to the press, Koukouss noted that these discussions follow the implementation of the High Royal Guidelines aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation, particularly with brotherly Arab and African countries.

She added that this meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm the shared commitment to continue these efforts, to take new steps in the process of bilateral cooperation, and to develop social partnerships between Morocco and Sudan.

In this regard, Koukouss emphasized the vital importance of bilateral cooperation in areas related to social development, the family, and equality, highlighting the central role of the two ministries in developing public policies designed to support vulnerable groups and improve their circumstances.

For his part, Saleh noted in a similar statement that discussions focused on prospects for joint cooperation between the two ministries, particularly in women’s welfare, economic empowerment, support for low-income families, and ensuring livelihoods for vulnerable groups.

He added that the meeting helped explore mechanisms for joint coordination and mutual support for the two countries’ positions in international forums, while praising the steadfast support of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for Sudan and its causes.