Morocco has been appointed as Vice President of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) for North Africa for the 2025-2027 term. This decision was made during the sixth extraordinary session of AMCOW’s Executive Committee, held on Monday.
Speaking via videoconference, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, extended his congratulations to Egypt, the outgoing AMCOW President, for its work during its tenure. He also wished success to Senegal, which will take over the presidency for the upcoming term, according to a statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water.
Baraka expressed his appreciation to Mauritania, the outgoing Vice President of AMCOW for North Africa, for its efforts in addressing water-related challenges in the region, which continues to struggle with severe water scarcity.
As Morocco takes on the role of Vice President for North Africa, Baraka emphasized the country’s commitment to building on these efforts and implementing initiatives to tackle the region’s pressing water issues.
He highlighted that, in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI, Morocco views cooperation with African nations as a key pillar of its foreign policy. He noted that water management is becoming an increasingly significant aspect of Morocco’s collaboration with the continent, especially as climate change exacerbates water-related challenges.
Reaffirming Morocco’s dedication to sharing its expertise, Baraka stated that the country is eager to continue exchanging knowledge and best practices with African partners while also learning from successful water management strategies implemented across the continent.
Addressing the broader challenges facing Africa’s water sector, Baraka stressed the need for a post-2025 African Water Vision—an overarching strategy to tackle the continent’s water security concerns.
As part of this effort, he announced that Morocco will host the upcoming regional technical consultations aimed at shaping the African Water Vision beyond 2025 for North Africa.
