Meeting of the Government Council of Thursday, July 9, 2026

• At the beginning of its work, the Government Council examined and adopted draft law No. 05.26 relating to the meteorology and climate system and establishing the Moroccan Agency for Meteorology and Climate, taking into consideration the remarks raised, presented by the Minister of Equipment and Water.
• The examination of draft law No. 052.26 relating to the integrated national health information system was postponed to the next Government Council meeting.
• Next, the Government Council examined and adopted draft law No. 03.26 relating to the transformation of the Official Laboratory of Chemical Analysis and Research of Casablanca (LOARC) into a public limited company, presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests.
• Furthermore, the examination of draft decree No. 2.25.631 amending and supplementing decree No. 2-13-852 of 14 Safar 1435 (December 18, 2013) relating to the conditions and modalities of setting the public sale price of locally manufactured or imported medicines, was postponed to the next Government Council meeting, taking into consideration the remarks raised.
• In addition, the examination of draft law No. 06.25 relating to the transformation of the National Airports Office (ONDA) into a public limited company was postponed in order to deepen discussions on the subject.
• The Government Council also examined and adopted draft decree No. 2.26.551 amending decree No. 2-08-310 of 23 Shawwal 1429 (October 23, 2008) instituting the biometric passport, presented by the Minister of Interior.
• Subsequently, the Government Council examined and adopted two draft decrees relating to the higher education sector, presented by the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation. These are:
  • Draft decree No. 2.26.327 setting the model of the specifications relating to the candidacy for the position of president of a public university, as well as the composition and operating modalities of the committee responsible for examining candidacies.
  • Draft decree No. 2.26.329 setting the model of the specifications relating to the candidacy for the position of president of a university establishment, as well as the composition and operating modalities of the committee responsible for examining candidacies.
• Finally, the Government Council examined and adopted draft decree No. 2.25.145 amending and supplementing decree No. 2.10.420 of September 29, 2010 (20 Shawwal 1431) applying the provisions of law No. 52.05 on the Highway Code, presented by the Minister of Transport and Logistics.
   

The Government Council continued its work by reviewing an agreement concluded between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Russian Federation relating to international road transport, signed on April 1, 2026, in St. Petersburg, as well as draft law No. 049.26 approving the said agreement, presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

The Government Council concluded its work by examining and adopting proposals for appointments to high-level positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

• At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates:
  • Mr. Omar Rabii is appointed Director of American Affairs;
  • Mrs. Nada El Bakkali El Hassani is appointed Director of Public Diplomacy and Non-Governmental Actors.
• At the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication - Department of Communication :
  • Mr. Mustapha Amdjar is appointed Director of Communication and Relations with Media Actors.
• At the Ministry Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Relations with Parliament:
  • Mrs. Halima Ghiath is appointed Director of Relations with Civil Society.
• At the Ministry Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform:
  • Mrs. Katifa El Karkari is appointed Secretary-General.