The Hellenic Competition Commission, in the context of its strategic planning to strengthen its international presence and influence on shaping competition policies, both at European and international level, along with its effort to extend cooperation with other national competition authorities at a bilateral level, proceeded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Competition Council of the Kingdom of Morocco (“Conseil de la Concurrence du Royaume du Maroc”)

The signing of the Memorandum by the Presidents of the two Competition Authorities, Ioannis Lianos and Ahmed Rahhou took place at the premises of the Moroccan Competition Council in Rabat.

The signing of the above Memorandum of  Understanding as well as the implementation of the Twinning programme «Renforcement des capacités institutionnelles du Conseil de la Concurrence»  in Morocco, launched in December 2021 by the Hellenic Competition Commission as the Project Leader  in cooperation with the Competition Authorities of Poland and Italy with the aim of enhancing competition in Morocco, strengthening economic competitiveness and developing the private sector in the country represent another important step forward in enhancing the HCC’s international activity and outreach.

More information about the HCC’s international cooperation activities is provided on its dedicated webpage.