Ways to bolster security and intelligence cooperation bet(ween Morocco and Qatar were discussed in Rabat Tuesday at a meeting between Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi, and visiting Head of Qatar’s State Security Service, Khalfan bin Ali bin Khalfan Al-Batty Al-Kaabi.
During the meeting, held as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation between Morocco and Qatar, both sides welcomed the distinguished level of bilateral relations and joint intelligence cooperation in the fight against terrorism, the DGSN-DGST said in a statement.
Both parties affirmed that this cooperation, which draws its strength from the solid historical and fraternal ties between the two countries, constitutes a fundamental pillar for the security and stability of the region. They also stressed the need to maintain this momentum through the exchange of expertise and field coordination, the organization of joint training sessions and the expansion of joint action to cover various forms of organized crime, including financial and cybercrime.
Khalfan bin Ali expressed his department’s willingness to share with Morocco its experience in organizing major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, and its full readiness to provide Moroccan security services with all the necessary support to ensure the success of the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The two sides also discussed the current security situation in light of the complex challenges and tensions at the regional and international levels. In this regard, they stressed the importance of strengthening proactive cooperation mechanisms to address common threats, particularly those related to terrorism, extremism and organized crime that exploit situations of instability, the statement said.
These bilateral talks reflect the DGSN-DGST’s commitment to consolidating security and intelligence partnerships with brotherly and friendly countries, as well as strengthening the levels and forms of bilateral and multilateral security cooperation, which constitute the most effective and appropriate means of addressing growing security threats through a collective and shared vision, the statement added.
