Signature in Leipzig of Agreement to Implement the Mohammed VI International Prize for Road Safety
Yesterday, in Leipzig, an agreement was signed to implement the Mohammed VI International Prize for Road Safety, between the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the United Nations Road Safety Fund, and the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA).
This agreement was signed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdel Samad Guig, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Road Safety, Jean Todt, and the Director General of the National Road Safety Agency, Banasar Boulaajoul, on the sidelines of the 18th International Transport Forum Summit, held from May 21 to 23 in Leipzig.
This international prize reflects the strategic vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has made road safety a national priority. It was jointly awarded to the UN Road Safety Fund and the World Health Organization during the fourth global ministerial conference on road safety, which was held in Marrakech from February 18 to 20, 2025.
During the signing ceremony, Jean Todt described this moment as "historic," praising the leadership of His Majesty the King in the field of road safety, which led to the launch of the "Mohammed VI International Prize," worth $500,000 in its first edition, intended to fund projects that enhance road safety globally.
In this context, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy highlighted Morocco’s efforts and commitment to saving lives and reducing traffic accidents, commending the legal and regulatory reforms adopted by the Kingdom, which could serve as a model at the international level.
For his part, Guig, who chaired the signing ceremony, expressed his pride in launching the implementation of the prize, which he considered one of the highlights of the current International Transport Forum Summit.
The minister affirmed that this prize represents recognition of Morocco’s pioneering role in the field of transport and reflects the Kingdom’s strong commitment within the international system concerning life-saving issues, particularly in the context of the UN’s plan to halve the number of road traffic casualties by 2030.
Guig added that this initiative once again embodies Morocco’s determination to fulfill its international commitments, especially regarding improving road safety.
It is worth noting that the Mohammed VI International Prize for Road Safety, launched on the occasion of the fourth global ministerial conference in Marrakech, aims to encourage all initiatives and efforts to combat the scourge of road safety deficiencies and will be awarded at every session of this global conference to celebrate best practices and outstanding contributions in this vital field.
