Morocco on Tuesday highlighted the strategic role of civil nuclear power in strengthening energy security and long-term stability, with Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch presenting the Kingdom’s vision during the second International Nuclear Energy Summit held in Paris.
Speaking at the opening of the summit while representing King Mohammed VI, Akhannouch said Morocco views the responsible and gradual integration of civil nuclear energy as the natural next step in expanding its national energy mix.
He noted that the Kingdom already possesses a solid scientific and institutional foundation in the nuclear field, positioning it to explore peaceful nuclear applications in support of its long-term energy strategy.
Akhannouch recalled that Morocco launched an integrated national energy strategy in 2009, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, based on three key pillars: diversifying the energy mix, massively expanding renewable energy production, and strengthening national energy security.
As a result of this strategy, renewable energies will account for more than 46 percent of Morocco’s installed electricity capacity by the end of 2025, with the country aiming to reach 52 percent by 2030, he said.
Beyond electricity generation, Akhannouch stressed that civil nuclear energy offers additional opportunities in several strategic sectors, including green hydrogen production, seawater desalination, nuclear medicine, and food security.
He also pointed to Morocco’s phosphate reserves, which contain significant amounts of natural uranium, saying these resources give the Kingdom an additional strategic dimension in the international debate on civil nuclear power.
According to Akhannouch, the issue of energy stability has become increasingly linked to questions of sovereignty and geopolitical balance, as global tensions and supply chain disruptions affect the reliability of energy systems worldwide.
In this context, he said the transformation of energy systems has become unavoidable, driven by accelerating climate change, rising global energy demand, and vulnerable supply chains.
Low-carbon technologies, including nuclear power, therefore represent potential solutions for countries seeking to meet long-term climate commitments while ensuring stable electricity supply, he added.
Akhannouch also reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to international cooperation in the nuclear sector, stressing that the Kingdom is a party to all international instruments related to disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.
He said Morocco fully respects its international obligations while also working to strengthen scientific and regulatory capacities in African countries as part of its broader South-South cooperation strategy.
Referring to the conclusions of COP28, Akhannouch noted that the global climate conference confirmed nuclear power as an essential low-carbon technology for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
He concluded that the global energy transition now underway carries a shared responsibility, arguing that civil nuclear power could become a pillar of regional stability, a vector of lasting peace, and a legacy of progress for future generations.
The International Nuclear Energy Summit, organized at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), brings together heads of state and government, international organizations, financial institutions, industrial leaders, and experts.
Organizers say the meeting aims to establish a global political framework for the development of civil nuclear energy, complementing the technical work of the IAEA and preparing for several major international milestones in 2026, including the review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
