“This declaration is the result of a collaborative effort, reflecting the voices and contributions of all stakeholders,” emphasized the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, in his closing address at this global forum, held from February 18 to 20 in Marrakech.
This document, he noted, is not merely “a statement of intent, but a call to action, a roadmap to achieve significant progress in road safety worldwide.”
Welcoming the strong approvals it has received from member states for its vision and direction, the minister stated that the document incorporates valuable recommendations to ensure it truly represents all those involved in road safety—governments, cities, civil society, academia, the private sector, and, most importantly, victims and their families, who “remind us of the human cost behind every statistic and hold us accountable.”
The Declaration reaffirms key principles to uphold, including strong leadership and accountability, sustainable funding, innovation and technology, and cross-sector collaboration.
It also highlights the challenges faced by different regions, ensuring that no country is left behind in the collective effort to reduce road fatalities and injuries.
Among the key measures outlined in the Marrakech Declaration are accelerating the implementation of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, strengthening national and international commitments, and ensuring sustainable and integrated road safety financing.
The Declaration commended “Morocco’s leadership in road safety,” expressing deep appreciation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s High Decision to launch the prestigious Mohammed VI International Prize for Road Safety.
The signatories of the Declaration called for investment in safer infrastructure and the promotion of safe systems, technology, and sustainable mobility.
The Declaration also stresses the need to intensify global cooperation and capacity building, particularly in low-income countries, with a special focus on Africa.
Participants invited the United Nations General Assembly to adopt a resolution promoting the Marrakech Declaration and urged the WHO to monitor the progress made under the commitments of this Global Ministerial Conference.
Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this edition was hosted by Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
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