The first agreement was signed between the Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) and Senegal’s National Company for the Management of the Regional Express Train Heritage (SEN-TER-SA). The second agreement was established between Morocco’s Railway Training Institute (IFF) and SEN-TER-SA. These agreements reflect a commitment to strengthening ties and exchanging expertise in railway management and training.
The signing ceremony followed a high-level meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohammed Abdeljalil, and his Senegalese counterpart, Malick Ndiaye, who was accompanied by a senior delegation from Senegal. During their discussions, both ministers praised the excellence of the existing transport relations between the two countries and expressed their joint intention to further enhance bilateral cooperation, especially within the railway sector.
The meeting also served as a platform to explore opportunities for reinforcing collaboration in other transport areas, including railway maintenance, road transport, and aviation. The ministers discussed measures to improve road safety conditions in both nations, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to transport sector development.
To implement the signed agreements and ensure effective deployment of the discussed initiatives, the ministers reiterated their commitment to working together. They agreed to finalise ongoing projects, establish a multidisciplinary task force, and develop an action plan to execute the agreements.
In a gesture of continued collaboration, Abdeljalil extended an invitation to Ndiaye to attend the 4th Global Road Safety Conference, scheduled to take place in Marrakech in February 2025.
This meeting occurred as part of a Senegalese official delegation’s visit to Morocco from 27 to 29 August 2024. The delegation undertook a series of field visits to Tangier, Fes, and Rabat to observe Morocco’s advancements in high-speed train (TGV) maintenance and railway industry practices.
In a press statement, Abdeljalil highlighted the importance of strengthening transport cooperation between Morocco and Senegal. He emphasised the agreement to enhance networking and communication between the two parties to reach a higher level of collaboration, particularly in the railway sector.
For his part, Ndiaye acknowledged that his visit allowed him to witness Morocco’s “qualitative” achievements in urban and intercity mobility, particularly in the railway sector. He noted that this experience provided valuable insights into Morocco’s best practices and pioneering achievements in railway development.
