Rabat:Lebanese Higher Judicial Council President Souheil Abboud and Moroccan counterpart Mohammed Abdennabaoui have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen judicial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement, signed in Rabat, focuses on the exchange of judicial rulings, legal research, and expertise in judicial and administrative matters. Lebanon's Chargée d'Affaires in Morocco, Ambassador Hala Kayrouz, was present at the signing ceremony.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the signing of the agreement coincided with Abboud's participation in a series of judicial meetings in Rabat from October 13 to 16. These meetings were held as part of his role as Vice President of the Association of Francophone Supreme Courts (AHJUCAF). Abboud was joined by Judge Rodney Daou from the Court of Cassation.

The Lebanese delegation also attended a conference titled "Justice and Artificial Intelligence Opportunities and Challenges" on October 14-15. During the event, Judge Daou presented results from two exploratory trials regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence in Lebanon's judiciary system.

Additionally, Abboud chaired a committee responsible for overseeing AHJUCAF's 2026 Prize for the Promotion of Law. After the conference, Judge Daou participated in the Scientific Council meeting of the association, where discussions were held about a preliminary joint ethical charter for the use of artificial intelligence in court settings.