Morocco, Senegal sign 17 cooperation agreements at joint commission meeting
The two countries agreed on wide cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, education, digital technology and infrastructure during their latest high level talks in Rabat.
MOROCCO/SENEGAL – Morocco and Senegal strengthened their bilateral ties after signing 17 agreements during the 15th session of the Morocco Senegal Joint High Commission held on January 26 and 27, 2026, in Rabat.
The agreements cover key sectors including agriculture, fisheries, small and medium enterprises, education, port infrastructure and digital technology.
Officials from both countries said the deals aim to support economic growth, improve production systems and deepen cooperation between public and private actors.
Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock Mabouba Diagne described Morocco’s agricultural system as a strong reference point for African countries seeking to improve food production and agro industry capacity.
“Morocco has built integrated value chains that offer clear lessons for countries that want to strengthen food production and agro industrial capacity,” he said.
Focus on agriculture and investment
Diagne highlighted Senegal’s dependence on food imports as a major concern that requires urgent action. “Senegal imports more than US$1.6 billion [about US$1.6 billion] worth of food products each year,” he said. “This situation shows why we must expand local production and strengthen cooperation with partners that have proven experience.”
He urged Moroccan private companies to invest in Senegal, pointing to the country’s water resources and large areas of arable land. Diagne said Senegal is working with its private sector to expand national production in order to improve food security and living standards.
He also referred to Moroccan banks operating in Senegal and their potential role in financing joint projects. “These financial institutions are well placed to support industrial and agricultural projects led by Moroccan and Senegalese investors,” he said. “Financial support will determine how fast cooperation turns into real production and processing capacity.”
Technical support and shared priorities
Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari reaffirmed his country’s commitment to support Senegal’s agricultural development. “Morocco is ready to share its expertise and technical know how, especially in modern farming practices, value chain development and agro industrial structuring,” he said.
Bouari said cooperation between the two countries should rely on complementarity, with both sides strengthening their agricultural sectors while addressing common challenges related to food security and sustainable growth.
Beyond agriculture, the agreements signed during the joint commission session also cover education, digital technology, port systems and support for small businesses. Officials said these areas play a central role in improving competitiveness and supporting long term economic cooperation.
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