Government Council Meeting of Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Government Council met on Thursday, 14 Shawwal 1447, corresponding to April 2, 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government. This meeting was devoted to the examination of several draft legal texts, the review of an international convention, and deliberations on proposals for appointments to high-ranking positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.
- At the start of its proceedings, the Government Council examined and adopted two draft decrees regarding the state's contribution to the financing of election campaigns conducted by political parties participating in the general elections for the House of Representatives, presented by the Minister of the Interior. These include:
- Draft Decree No. 2.26.300 amending Decree No. 2.16.666 of August 10, 2016, relating to the state's contribution to the financing of election campaigns conducted by political parties participating in general elections for the election of members of the House of Representatives;
- Draft Decree No. 2.26.301 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.16.667 of August 10, 2016, setting the deadlines and modalities for the use of the state's contribution to the financing of election campaigns conducted by political parties participating in general elections for the election of members of the House of Representatives.
- Subsequently, the Government Council examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.25.885 implementing Law No. 46.21 regarding the organization of the profession of judicial bailiff, presented by the Minister of Justice.
- The Council then examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.25.502 defining the content of the special registry of dams, presented by the Minister of Equipment and Water.
- The Council also examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.26.23 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.14.337 of 28 Shawwal 1435 (August 25, 2014) regarding the reorganization of the Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries, presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests.
The Government Council continued its work by reviewing an agreement on the extradition of criminals between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, signed on October 25, 2025, in Hanoi, as well as Draft Law No. 020.26 approving the said agreement, presented by the Minister of Justice on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad.
The Government Council concluded its work by deliberating and approving proposals for appointments to high-ranking positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.
- Specifically, at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the following appointment was made:
- Ms. Aahd Oulad El Hassan, as Director of the Serum and Vaccine Center (Institut Pasteur).