Morocco hosted the groundbreaking South-South Parliamentary Cooperation Forum, on 28th – 29th April, setting the tone for a new strong era of South-South cooperation.
The 3rd edition of the forum, held in Rabat, concluded with plans to create an African-Latin American parliamentary alliance, with the main focus being targeting climate change and food security challenges.
The two-day event reflects Morocco’s growing role as a bridge between Africa and Latin America. The country’s Chamber of Councelors’ President Mohamed Ould Rachid had a central part in the discussions, directly addressing the critical food security concerns both continents face.
“Wars, instability, climate change, and natural disasters are weakening our agricultural systems and limiting equitable access to resources,” Ould Rachid said. He pointed to Morocco’s experience, which makes the North African country well-positioned to lead the coordination of these international efforts.
The Moroccan leadership was complemented by Latin American representation through Rolando Gonzalez Patricio, President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament. Gonzalez Patricio suggested creating a platform aimed at strengthening climate issues-related legislation and parliamentary governance.
