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Government Council Meeting – Thursday, March 5, 2026

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The Government Council met on Thursday, 15 Ramadan 1447, corresponding to March 5, 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government. The meeting was devoted to the examination of several draft legal texts, the review of an international agreement, and deliberation on proposals for appointments to high-level positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

  • At the outset, the Government Council examined and approved draft decree No. 2.25.1114 amending Decree No. 2.02.642 of 23 Chaabane 1423 (October 30, 2002) establishing export free zones within the Tanger-Mediterranean Special Development Zone. The draft was presented by the Minister of Equipment and Water on behalf of the Minister of Industry and Trade.
  • The Government Council then examined and approved draft decree No. 2.26.190 setting the date for the election of members of the Chamber of Representatives, presented by the Minister of the Interior.
  • Subsequently, the Government Council examined and approved draft decree No. 2.24.875 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.08.678 of Joumada I 1430 H (May 21, 2009) implementing the provisions of Law No. 40.04 on the status of private nurseries, presented by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication.
  • The Government Council also examined and approved draft decree No. 2.26.139 renewing the license granted to “Cimecom S.A.” for the establishment and operation of a public satellite telecommunications network of the VSAT type. The draft was presented by the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.
     

The Government Council continued its work by taking note of the agreement concluded on October 5, 2025, in Amman between the governments of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, as well as draft law No. 012.26 approving the said agreement. These two texts were presented by the Minister of Justice on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

The Government Council concluded its work by deliberating and approving proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

  • At the Ministry of Transport and Logistics:
    • Mr. Samir El Maguiri was appointed Director of Administrative, Legal and General Affairs.
  • At the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family:
    • Mr. Youssef Akhlou was appointed Director of Human Resources, Budget and General Affairs.
  • At the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development – Department of Sustainable Development:
    • Mr. Ahmed Benlakhdim was appointed Inspector General.
       
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