Spain, Morocco Continue Efforts to Reinforce Security Cooperation

Morocco World

23-04-2025

Rabat – Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), received today in Rabat a high-level security delegation from Spain, including the country's Head of Intelligence for the Spanish Civil Guard, Major General Luis Peláez Piñeiro.
The two parties discussed their strategic cooperation, particularly in the fields of counterterrorism and the fight against transnational organized crime.
According to a statement from DGSN-DGST, the visit marks the first international trip by Pineiro since his recent appointment.
'His choice of Morocco as his first destination reflects the strength of the strategic cooperation between the two countries,' the statement said.
Talks between the officials focused on developing bilateral cooperation mechanisms and strengthening the bilateral partnership to ensure coordinated efforts in tackling regional and global security challenges.
Both countries also celebrated joint efforts in dismantling and neutralizing security threats. They notably discussed coordination mechanisms and efforts to ensure the success of the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will host the international tournament, with the three countries determined to gear up against security threats and ensure public safety and security.
According to the statement, the two officials reaffirmed the importance of Morocco-Spain bilateral migration in the security field, reflecting their firm commitment to continue to mitigate common threats and risks.
Spain and Morocco share strong bilateral ties and have worked together to dismantle several terror cells and arrest ISIS-affiliated suspects.
Several recent reports highlighted Morocco's intelligence efforts, enabling Spain to bust suspects linked to terror groups.
The two countries continue to stress the importance of bilateral ties and cooperation, particularly to tackle common challenges related to irregular migration.
Spain is also one of the allies that support Morocco's territorial integrity, as the country views the Autonomy Plan as the most serious and credible political solution to end the dispute over Western Sahara.