In an address at the opening of the “GITEX Africa Morocco 2025” tech fair, organized under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and running until April 16, Akhannouch stressed that the “the Kingdom of Morocco is deeply engaged in international dialogues on AI, advocating for an ethical, inclusive, and regulated AI that respects human rights, safeguards personal data, and serves the collective good.”

In a recorded video intervention, the Head of Government added that “in light of the rising tide of unethical practices, particularly cyberattacks, there is an urgent need to reflect collectively on how we can enhance information security and protect our systems from such threats.”

In this respect, he mentioned that at the recently held AI Action Summit, the Kingdom of Morocco reaffirmed its firm belief that Africa cannot remain a mere testing ground, but must rather be an active, decisive, and productive player.

The Government Chief added that, thanks to the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has chosen to bet on digitalization for years, making it a national priority through the national strategy “Digital Morocco 2030.” This strategy rests on two key pillars: the first is building a digital administration that serves both citizens and businesses; the second aims to create a thriving digital economy—one that fosters innovation, generates wealth, and creates employment, he added.

He added that Morocco has undertaken a series of reforms, including signing agreements with global tech firms to strengthen national human capital and attract investments, launching tailored funding mechanisms for startups, enhancing service outsourcing, particularly in high-value-added sectors and establishing a regulatory framework that encourages innovation, notably facilitating startup access to public procurement.