Moroccan-American military cooperation prospects were at the center of talks held Monday separately in Rabat by U.S. AFRICOM Chief Gen. Dagvin Anderson with Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Lt. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone.
The American General and Mr. Loudyi welcomed the excellent military cooperation ties existing between Rabat and Washington. They also reaffirmed commitment to deepening the Moroccan-American partnership in line with the 10-year defense cooperation agreement signed by the two countries in 2020.
The two officials reiterated interest in boosting further military cooperation and supporting Morocco’s nascent Defense industry, said a statement issued by the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces.
Talks between General Anderson and Lt. General Berrid focused on advancing Moroccan army capabilities & readiness, joint training and the annual “African Lion” military exercise to foster interoperability of the two countries’ forces.
The two Generals also discussed latest regional developments and ways of strengthening security and stability in the region. The U.S. Africa Command Chief hailed professionalism of the Royal Armed Forces, which play a leading role in fostering cooperation with their African counterparts for shared peace and security.
The Moroccan-American military cooperation is based on sharing expertise & experiences, developing defense industry, joint training, and harmonizing military strategies to counter common threats.
