28-04-2025
Morocco, Spain Discuss Reinforcing Military, Security Cooperation
Rabat – Rabat hosted the 11th meeting of the Morocco-Spain Joint Military Commission today, where Moroccan and Spanish military representatives reiterated their determination to boost security cooperation at all levels.
The meeting focused on reviewing the achievements of the 2024-2025 period and included discussions covering what activities will be planned for next year's program.
Both the Moroccan and Spanish delegation emphasized their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two countries' armed forces.
As part of the meeting, Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, received General of the Army Corps Fernando Jode Lopez del Pozo, Director General of Defense Policy at the Spanish Ministry of Defense.
The two officials welcomed the cooperation between the two countries, which focuses on military training in the field, exchange of expertise, and visits, among other avenues.
Spain and Morocco share good diplomatic ties, with the two countries determined to cooperate at all levels, including security.
The Spanish government frequently stresses the importance of Morocco as a strategic ally, contributing to the region's security and stability.
Morocco's security services constantly hand over intelligence to Spain, enabling the European country to safeguard its borders from different security challenges, including irregular migration and terrorism threats.
Recently, the Spanish police dismantled several terrorist cells in coordination with Morocco's security services, including the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Collaboration between the two countries also covers joint military training and more.
In March, Spanish news outlet OKDiario reported on data compiled by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, showing that Spain has increased its arms exports to Morocco by 1,264.77% in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching a total value of €21 million – up from €1.5 million in 2023.
The data also shows that rifle, gun, and spring pistol exports to Morocco increased by 10% in 2024, reaching €205,564.
The majority of the exports also covered bombs, grenades, and torpedoes, with the total export value jumping from €1 million in 2023 to €12.8 million in 2024.
Spain's arms imports from Morocco remained minimal, totaling only €1,277 in 2024, with €660 spent on rifles and spring pistols, and €617 on sabers, swords, and bayonets.
