On 29-30 January 2025, the city of Porto, in Portugal, will host the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Rabat Process. This event marks the final activity of the Portuguese Chairmanship of the Dialogue which began on 1st February 2024 and includes the official handover of the Rabat Process Chairmanship to Nigeria. The meeting will be preceded by a Steering Committee meeting on the morning of 29th January 2025.

Taking stock of the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan 2023-2027

The previous Senior Officials Meeting of the Rabat Process took place in February 2024 in Rabat, Morocco, marking the conclusion of Morocco's Chairmanship and the launch of Portugal’s thematic programme. The upcoming meeting will offer an opportunity to assess the achievements of the Portuguese Chairmanship and to take stock of the first two years of implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan. Additionally, a highlight video showcasing key milestones from Portugal’s year as Chair of the Rabat Process will be presented.

Adopted for the period of 2023-2027, the Cadiz Action Plan stands as a forward-thinking framework addressing the realities of migration. It emphasises enhancing migration governance, protecting vulnerable groups, and advancing sustainable development across the Rabat Process region. As the Rabat Process continues to evolve as a key regional dialogue, the plan aligns closely with broader migration frameworks between the EU and Africa. The Dialogue particularly seeks to foster alignment and complementarity with the Joint Valletta Action Plan (JVAP), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and the Global Compact for Refugees. 

More specifically, the Senior Officials’ Meeting will aim to:

  • Present the latest migration-related developments within the Rabat Process region;
  • Review of the implementation of the Cadiz Action Plan under the Portuguese Chairmanship;
  • Celebrate the handover of the Dialogue Chairmanship to Nigeria;
  • Exchange on the 2025 programme of the Nigerian chairmanship.