Morocco and Cameroon Strengthen Military Cooperation with New Agreement
Rabat – Morocco and Cameroon have signed a military cooperation agreement to boost defense ties through training, joint exercises, military health services, and technical assistance.
The agreement was formalized in Rabat on Tuesday during a meeting between Morocco's minister delegate for National Defense, Abdeltif Loudyi, and his Cameroonian counterpart , Joseph Beti Assomo, who led a high-level delegation.
According to a statement from Morocco's National Defense Administration, the pact reflects the two nations' commitment to bolstering security collaboration.
Loudyi reaffirmed Morocco's dedication to regional security and stability, recalling the Atlantic Initiative launched by King Mohammed VI to establish Africa's Atlantic coast as a key economic and security hub.
Assomo, in turn, asserted that Cameroon regards its partnership with Morocco as priority and commends Rabat's South-South cooperation initiatives led by King Mohammed VI.
Both countries also expressed their commitment to implement the agreement and strengthen bilateral relations, marking a new chapter in their defense partnership.
Morocco and Cameroon forged diplomatic ties in 1965 amid a broader movement of African nations enhancing bilateral partnerships after gaining independence. In 2022, Morocco emerged as Cameroon's leading African supplier, providing 319,200 tons of goods worth 70.5 billion CFA francs. This represents 1.4% of Cameroon's total imports from African countries.
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