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Government Council Meeting – Thursday, April 16, 2026

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The Government Council met on Thursday, Shawwal 28, 1447, corresponding to April 16, 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government. This meeting was devoted to the examination of several draft legal texts, the briefing on an international convention, and deliberations on proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

  • At the beginning of its proceedings, the Government Council examined Draft Law No. 08.26, amending and supplementing Law No. 81.00 regarding the creation of the National Office for University, Social, and Cultural Works (ONOUSC), and decided to postpone its adoption to a subsequent meeting.
  • Subsequently, the Council examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.26.311, setting the conditions and procedures for granting public financial support to candidate lists submitted within the framework of general elections for members of the House of Representatives by candidates under the age of 35, presented by the Minister of the Interior.
  • Following this, the Council examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.25.261 relating to the Code of Ethics for members of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Services, presented by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour.
     

The Government Council continued its proceedings by taking note of the military cooperation agreement between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of The Gambia, signed in Rabat on October 29, 2025, as well as Draft Law No. 22.26 concerning the approval of said agreement. This was presented by the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad.

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

  • At the Ministry of Health and Social Protection:
    • Mr. Zakaria Chekki was appointed Director of the Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (ISPITS) in Rabat.
    • Mr. Abdallah Melouki was appointed Director of the same institute in Tangier.
  • At the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests (Fisheries Sector):
    • Mr. Abderrahman El Yazidi was appointed Director of the Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries.
  • At the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation:
    • Ms. Mbarka Ghazali was appointed Director of the National School of Business and Management (ENCG) of Aïn Sebaâ, Casablanca
  • At the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication (Youth Sector):
    • Mr. Anouar El Azhari was appointed Inspector General.
       
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