By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
Morocco
has signed a new cooperation agreement with the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) aimed at strengthening aviation safety, training, and
border efficiency, during the Global Implementation Support Symposium 2026.
The
agreement was announced by Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics at the
symposium held in Marrakesh, marking a significant step toward enhancing civil
aviation capacity and operational standards in the country and across
developing states.
As
part of the initiative, Morocco has made a substantial contribution to ICAO’s
Developing Countries Training Programme, which will support skills development
for aviation safety inspectors and other aviation professionals over the next
three years. The programme is expected to award up to 300 fellowships, helping
to address critical capacity gaps in the aviation sector.
The
training initiative is designed to equip professionals from developing
countries with the expertise required to improve aviation safety, operational
efficiency, and sustainability, while strengthening compliance with
international aviation standards.
In
a parallel agreement, Morocco and ICAO formalised a three-year partnership
focused on facilitation and aviation security. The arrangement will provide
technical expertise in Facilitation (FAL) and Aviation Security (AVSEC), with
the aim of improving passenger processing systems, strengthening security
frameworks, and enhancing institutional capacity within Morocco’s aviation
sector.
ICAO
said the collaboration reflects its broader commitment to inclusive global
aviation development, ensuring that all states are equipped with the knowledge
and tools needed to participate effectively in the international air transport
system.
The
agreements underscore Morocco’s commitment to building a safer, more secure,
and more efficient aviation ecosystem, while contributing to ICAO’s goal of
ensuring that no country is left behind in global aviation development.
