Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation in Higher Education
On Monday, April 13, 2026, Azzeddine El Midaoui, Morocco’s Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, engaged in a significant dialogue with Diaka Sidibé, the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation of the Republic of Guinea. Sidibé also serves as the President of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES). This meeting, held in Rabat, marks a crucial step towards strengthening the academic and scientific partnerships between Morocco and Guinea.
The discussions centered on various strategies aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation, particularly within the framework of CAMES. Both ministers emphasized the importance of Morocco’s membership in CAMES as a means to enhance African academic and scientific collaboration. This alignment with the royal directives advocating for stronger ties with fellow African nations underscores Morocco's commitment to fostering South-South cooperation.
Joint Initiatives for Academic Excellence
During the meeting, El Midaoui and Sidibé explored multiple areas of mutual interest, including the development of partnerships among universities and higher education institutions. They discussed the promotion of joint scientific research initiatives, the exchange of expertise, and best practices, as well as support for student mobility programs and the training of engineers and educators.
Both parties recognized the strategic significance of CAMES as an institutional framework for promoting multilateral cooperation and a regional mechanism aimed at achieving academic integration and enhancing the quality of higher education across Africa. They celebrated the positive momentum in cooperation regarding the reception of African students in Morocco, specifically noting the increase in Guinean students, which reached 1,379 for the academic year 2024-2025.
In conclusion, El Midaoui and Sidibé reaffirmed their shared commitment to elevating the level of cooperation in terms of excellence and efficiency through joint initiatives and operational programs. Their collaborative efforts aim to strengthen partnerships among African training and research institutions in the fields of higher education, scientific research, and innovation. The meeting was attended by a high-level delegation from Guinea, including Souleymane Konaté, the Secretary General of CAMES, and Namory Traoré, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Guinea to Morocco.
As reported by lopinion.ma.
