In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations in religious affairs, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of Morocco and Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior signed a joint declaration of intent on Tuesday in Rabat. The declaration was formalized by Ahmed Toufiq, Morocco's Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, and Juliane Seifert, State Secretary at Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior. «The signing of this declaration is intended to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of religious affairs», Toufiq announced to the press. He further emphasized that «the contents of this agreement will enter into force as soon as possible». This declaration holds particular significance for the Moroccan community residing in Germany, as well as the broader Muslim community in the country. It outlines plans for coordination and consultation on the training of religious supervisors, according to Toufiq. Juliane Seifert, representing Germany, expressed her country's eagerness to enhance cooperation with Morocco, especially in the training of imams. She praised the agreement as an important step forward in strengthening the ties between the two nations. Before the signing ceremony, Toufiq and Seifert engaged in discussions on various issues of mutual interest, exploring ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in religious affairs.
