Morocco,U.S.A. discuss military cooperation and security issues in Sahel & Maghreb

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown and Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces & Commander of the Southern Zone Lt. Gen. Mohammed Berrid have reaffirmed commitment to advancing security cooperation activities between the two countries to improve security in the Sahel and Maghreb regions.

During a phone conversation held Monday, the two military leaders discussed Morocco’s role as a regional leader and the importance of Exercise African Lion, said Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey in a press release.

Gen. Brown thanked Lt. Gen. Berrid for Morocco’s leadership in supporting other African nations and multiple United Nations peacekeeping operations, added the statement, noting that “Morocco is a key partner and plays an important role in ensuring stability on the African continent.”

In his X account, General CQ Brown said: “Morocco is one of our oldest allies; we will continue to support one another in the face of evolving security challenges.”