The government council approves the dissolution of the National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and endorses increases for traditional education.

The government council, chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, approved the dissolution and liquidation of the National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, alongside the implementation of salary increases for traditional education and the establishment of a fee for the dissemination of legal information.

At the outset of its session, the government approved draft law No. 38.25 concerning the dissolution of the National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, presented by the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation. This decision is part of the implementation of the Framework Law No. 51.17 related to the education, training, and scientific research system, aimed at enhancing integration and alignment between higher education and research institutions, while improving performance and governance, in accordance with Framework Law No. 50.21 regarding the reform of public institutions and enterprises.

The project seeks to transform the agency into a university institution affiliated with Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, enabling the integration of its research assets into the higher education and research system.

The council also approved draft decree No. 2.25.1105, which establishes a fee for services provided by the Center for the Dissemination of Legal Information, affiliated with the Ministry of Justice. This is intended to enhance digital database infrastructure and electronic platforms, ensuring organized access to legislative and regulatory texts while reinforcing the center’s resources to effectively fulfill its mission in service of the justice sector.

In another context, the council endorsed draft decree No. 2.25.1116, amending decree No. 2.07.155 concerning the granting of rewards to those working in traditional education institutions and scholarships for students. This aims to increase the value of rewards and scholarships, encouraging enrollment in traditional education for its role in combating school dropouts and reducing illiteracy.

The council concluded its session by reviewing a military cooperation agreement between Morocco and Liberia, alongside draft law No. 065.25 for ratification, presented by the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in charge of National Defense Administration on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad.