Rabat: Morocco’s Defense Official recently welcomed India’s Defense Minister as part of efforts to enhance and diversify bilateral cooperation between the two nations. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the visit, in the presence of Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, and Lieutenant General Mohamed Haramou, Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie, as stated by the Administration.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the MoU outlines collaboration in various fields, including training, exercises and drills, cybersecurity and cyber defense, defense industry, military health, and the exchange of experience and expertise in areas of mutual interest. It also establishes a joint mechanism for monitoring and coordinating cooperation activities agreed upon by both parties.
The visit provided an opportunity for the two ministers to review the historic relations of friendship between Morocco and India. These relations have
gained new momentum following the historic visit of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to India in 2015 and his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ministers emphasized the high priority given to the bilateral partnership, discussed regional issues, and explored ways to strengthen defense cooperation, particularly in the defense industry.
The meeting also served to highlight the various South-South cooperation and regional integration initiatives led by His Majesty the King, which have positioned Morocco as a key player in regional stability and an exporter of peace and security to neighboring countries. The ministers underscored the importance of strategic partnerships between Morocco and India within the framework of South-South cooperation, benefiting the development of both countries and African nations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both officials expressed their determination to further strengthen these ties, reflecting the bonds of friendship, trust, and mutual respect that unite Morocco and
India, the statement concluded.