Israel, Morocco sign three agreements to boost road safety cooperation

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Israel, Morocco sign three agreements to boost road safety cooperation

This photo depicts the national flags of Israel and Morocco. PHOTO HINA DAILY JERUSALEM Israel and Morocco signed three agreements Monday to enhance cooperation in the transportation sector, the Israeli Ministry of Transport and Road Safety said in a statement.

Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics Mohammed Abdeljalil signed the agreements with Israeli Minister of Transport Miri Regev in Rabat.

The first of the three agreements focuses on cooperation in maritime trade. The project aims to strengthen links between the two countries in trade relations and encourage direct links between seaports. It encourages knowledge and experience exchange in maritime and port logistics, joint research, and contacts between shipping professionals.

Israel's defense minister is heading to Morocco to formalize security ties.

The second agreement focuses on road safety and innovation, aiming to enhance cooperation in road safety management strategies, integration of innovative technologies, urban and infrastructure planning, car accident investigations, and promote research and innovation in road safety.

The third agreement focuses on mutual recognition and converting of driver's licenses. The third agreement will enable drivers to use their original license in another country or convert it to a local license.