Morocco's Top Prosecutor Holds Meeting with Cape Verde's Justice Minister
The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation and President of Morocco's Public Prosecutor's Office, Hicham Balaoui, held a meeting, on Thursday in Rabat, with the Republic of Cape Verde's Minister of Justice, Joana Gomes Rosa Amado, with the aim of strengthening judicial cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, the two officials delved into institutional cooperation prospects with a view of bolstering the efficiency of judicial systems in the two countries, through the exchange of good practices, the strengthening of professional abilities and the sharing of expertise in judicial governance and the reform of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
On this occasion, Balaoui provided an in-depth overview on the missions and remits of the Public Prosecutor's Office, highlighting its constitutional and legal roots, as well as its role in consolidating the rule of law, safeguarding rights and freedoms, and moralizing public life.
He also highlighted the sustained efforts made by the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor's Office in the fields of judicial governance and the fight against all forms of crime, expressing Morocco's readiness to share its experience with Cape Verde's judicial authorities, in a spirit of openness and solidarity.
For her part, Rosa Amado reviewed the experience of the Public Ministry in her country, as well as the reforms undertaken to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and increase the efficiency of the justice system.
The Cape Verdean minister also stressed the importance of sharing legal experiences and legislative frameworks between her country and the Kingdom, with a view to deepening their technical and institutional cooperation.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange best practices, institutional mechanisms and levers for improving judicial systems in both countries. The two leaders also agreed to open up new avenues of cooperation in areas relating to justice and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The two officials expressed their firm desire to forge structured partnerships, notably through training programs and exchanges of institutional visits, with a view to enhancing the quality of judicial action and deepening relations of friendship and cooperation between Rabat and Praia.
MAP: 19 June 2025
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