Morocco and Iraq explore deeper security cooperation
Security cooperation in public safety, intelligence, technical assistance, and police training was at the heart of a meeting on Thursday in Rabat between Abdellatif Hammouchi and the Iraqi ambassador to Morocco. The two sides also addressed regional security challenges and the fight against international terrorism.
The Director General of National Security and Territory Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Morocco, Hayder Shiya Albarrak, on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the DGSN headquarters in Rabat.
During the meeting, the two parties examined ways to develop cooperation between their countries in various fields related to public security and intelligence, as well as mechanisms to consolidate the security partnership to encompass the exchange of experiences and expertise, technical assistance, and the police training program, according to a statement from the DGSN-DGST division.
The talks also provided an opportunity to assess the level of security cooperation and exchange views on current security and regional issues of mutual interest, particularly the challenges and threats related to the dangers of international terrorism.
The meeting reflects the shared desire to strengthen security cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Iraq in security and intelligence fields, and the unwavering determination of both countries to broaden their security partnership to counter security threats and enhance safety and stability, the statement concluded.
