US and Morocco Discuss Expanding Military Ties in High-Level Defense Meeting

In a statement relayed by La Map, the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces noted that the meeting was held in execution of the royal instructions relating to the holding of the 11th session of the Defense Consultative Committee (DCC). According to the same document, the exchanges focused on the solidity, excellence and durability of the privileged ties and the exceptional strategic partnership between the two countries.

The two officials also expressed their intention to further develop these secular relations in the same spirit of friendship, mutual understanding and shared trust, the statement continues. While capitalizing on his country’s experience in the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking and the humane management of the migration crisis under the constant leadership of King Mohammed VI, the minister proposed to consolidate military cooperation with the United States.

He also invited the US Department of Defense to further explore opportunities for collaboration for the establishment in Morocco of joint defense industry projects, the same source specifies.