Morocco’s government council on Thursday reviewed an air services agreement signed with Rwanda, marking a procedural step toward the agreement’s formal ratification rather than the announcement of a new deal.
The agreement, signed in Montreal on September 25, 2025, establishes a framework for cooperation in international air transport between Rabat and Kigali.
During the meeting, the council also examined a draft bill (No. 67.25) approving the agreement, presented by the Minister of Transport and Logistics on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said at a post-meeting press briefing.
The air services agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), where it was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh and Rwanda’s Ambassador to Canada Higiro Prosper, in the presence of Morocco’s Ambassador to Canada Souriya Othmani.
At the time of signing, officials from both countries said the deal aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation in civil aviation, including coordination on air safety, security standards, and technical expertise, while strengthening joint engagement within regional and international aviation forums.
Moroccan authorities also framed the agreement as part of Rabat’s broader African aviation strategy, which seeks to position the country as a regional hub connecting Africa with global markets and supporting continental integration.
Kayouh previously noted that the agreement aligns with Morocco’s policy of expanding air connectivity with African countries, citing the role of Royal Air Maroc, which currently serves nearly 27 African destinations with around 600 weekly flights. The national strategy targets an increase in annual passenger traffic from 40 million to 80 million by 2030.
Thursday’s government council discussion focused on the agreement’s institutional approval, a necessary step before it can enter into force.
MWN with MAP
