Leading figures from Morocco and Iraq convened in Rabat to discuss enhancing their strategic security alliance. The high-level meeting focused on bolstering public security, intelligence sharing, technical aid, and police training initiatives, while also addressing pressing regional security challenges and the global fight against international terrorism.
Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), hosted Hayder Shiya Albarrak, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Morocco, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the DGSN headquarters in Rabat.
During their discussions, both dignitaries explored avenues for advancing cooperation across various domains of public security and intelligence. They also reviewed mechanisms to solidify their security partnership, aiming to broaden it to include extensive exchanges of expertise, technical assistance, and comprehensive police training programs, as detailed in a statement from the DGSN-DGST Pole.
The meeting also served as an opportunity to assess the current state of security collaboration and to exchange perspectives on pressing regional and international security concerns. A particular emphasis was placed on the shared challenges and threats posed by international terrorism.
This engagement underscores the mutual commitment of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Iraq to reinforce their security and intelligence cooperation. It further highlights the unwavering determination of both nations to expand their security partnership, working together with a unified vision to counter evolving security threats and bolster regional stability and safety.
