Morocco and the United States are expanding their collaboration in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of ongoing efforts to drive technological progress.
During the Global Digital Summit at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington held from March 17 to 20, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, engaged in high-level discussions with American officials on strengthening AI and digital initiatives.
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Boosting AI and digital innovation in Morocco
At a key meeting with Leila Elmergawi, Director for Strategy and Global AI Policy at the U.S. State Department, discussions centred around Morocco’s AI roadmap and the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. These initiatives aim to position Morocco as a leading digital hub in Africa, fostering economic growth and innovation through AI-powered solutions and digital transformation.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing AI development in a way that supports economic and social progress. Morocco’s approach prioritises safe and ethical AI adoption, ensuring that the technology is leveraged to benefit both businesses and citizens.
Strengthening cybersecurity and digital policy cooperation
In another strategic meeting, Ambassador Steve Lang, Chief of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, and Minister Seghrouchni explored ways to enhance digital cooperation between Morocco and the U.S. Cybersecurity, data governance, and digital infrastructure were among the key topics discussed.
Following this meeting, Youssef Amrani, Morocco’s Ambassador to the U.S. and former Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, posted on X
“Productive discussions at the U.S. Department of State between Minister Amal El Fallah and Ambassador Steve Lang, Chief of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. We reaffirmed the strong Morocco-US partnership, advancing cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to foster innovation and shared prosperity for both our nations. Promising perspectives lie ahead.”
Morocco’s focus on secure digital transformation aligns with global best practices, ensuring a resilient and trustworthy digital ecosystem. Strengthening partnerships in this field is expected to accelerate Morocco’s technological advancements and improve its regional competitiveness in the digital economy.
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Morocco’s growing influence in global AI development
Morocco has been gaining international recognition for its proactive role in AI governance and digital policy. In 2024, the country co-sponsored the first-ever UN resolution on AI, alongside the United States, emphasising the importance of responsible AI adoption for sustainable development.
This was followed by the establishment of the Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development at the UN, a joint initiative led by Morocco and the U.S. This platform aims to foster global AI cooperation, particularly in supporting developing countries in leveraging AI for growth.
As Morocco continues to expand its digital capabilities and strengthen international partnerships, its collaboration with the United States is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI and digital transformation in the region