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dissemination of moderation and values of tolerance to has worked to enhance cooperation among Arab countries

address terrorism and extremism, the Kingdom of Morocco by developing common visions in several areas of interest to

has undertaken a restructuring of the religious field by the Arab world. The convergence of interests and concerns ISSUE No. 446

establishing a group of religious institutions with a specific between the Council of Arab Justice Ministers and the

focus on promoting moderation and tolerance. One of its Arab Interior Ministers Council is a manifestation of this

iconic institutions is the Mohammed VI Foundation for joint work. By addressing security, legal, and human rights

African Oulema (Scientists). Additionally, a national strategy issues that require the involvement of experts from various

for preventing extremism has been developed, taking into backgrounds, the two councils call for the establishment of

account the importance of addressing the economic, social, a joint committee to discuss and study some of the related

and cultural conditions that may lead to extremism. challenges. They also examine how to approach these

In the same context, it is essential to emphasize the high challenges through legal texts (by studying and discussing

professionalism and precise expertise demonstrated by draft agreements or guiding laws) and develop cooperation

Moroccan security agencies in combating various types programs in relevant fields aimed at enhancing human and

of crime, domestically and internationally, and especially technical capabilities.

transnational crime. This is attributed to the continuous One of the aspects of this institutional cooperation between

qualification and modernization of these institutions, under the two councils is the fight against terrorism and other

the special support of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The crimes, which has yielded significant results translated in

same level of attention is given to our Royal Armed Forces, the drafting of new legal texts and practical implementation

Royal Gendarmerie, Auxiliary Forces, and Civil Defense. The of them. The human rights dimension has also been present

professional interventions of our security forces in achieving in this joint work through the discussion and adoption of a

national and global peace have garnered international set of agreements and guiding laws (such as the Draft Arab

recognition and praise, reflected in official international Convention for the Protection of Refugees in Arab Countries

honors that acknowledge the efforts of our security forces and the Draft Arab Guiding Law to Prevent Hate Speech).

in protecting humanity from the effects of extremism and Holding a joint meeting of the two councils symbolizes the

terrorism through preventive interventions, coordination, successful coordination and joint action between the two

and positive international cooperation. entities.

In the same vein, it should be noted that the approach of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences continuously

Kingdom of Morocco, led by the Commander of the Faithful exerts efforts to enhance and develop the Arab judicial

(Amir al-Mu›minin), to combat the phenomenon of terrorism system. In this context, NAUSS has discussed numerous

does not solely rely on a purely security approach. It also master›s and doctoral theses and has published a series of

encompasses cultural and intellectual aspects through a peer-reviewed empirical studies within its publications. It

reconciliation program that involves reviewing the extremist has also organized various practical activities. How do you

ideology of terrorists held in prisons. This successful program evaluate these efforts?

has effectively reduced the spread of We, as Arabs, cannot help but take

extremist ideology and has become The fight against terrorism pride in the commendable work
a model for intellectual, preventive, and other crimes represents carried out by NAUSS. One notable
and therapeutic programs sought a significant manifestation aspect is its adoption of the principle
after by other countries. of institutional cooperation of specialization in its intervention
The Council of Arab Justice Ministers between the Council of Arab areas, encompassing both security and
is among the most successful Justice Ministers and the Arab justice aspects. Through its scientific
institutions of Arab joint work. How and training activities, NAUSS plays a

do you view these achievements in Interior Ministers Council. crucial role in bridging the legal and
light of the strategic partnership This collaboration has yielded judicial systems among Arab countries.
between your Council and the Arab substantial results in terms of The precision of its publications,
Interior Ministers Council? the production of legal texts, including books, journals, and
Since its establishment in 1945, implementation of effective practical guides, is noteworthy, as they
the Arab League has remained one practices, and strengthening consistently keep up with scientific
of the most important regional and technological advancements. These

mechanisms for Arab unity. Through the legal dimension of publications address contemporary

its agencies and councils, the League counterterrorism efforts. legal and security topics, which

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