The General Directorate of National Security of Morocco, represented by the Tangier Governorate, and the Dutch National Police, represented by the Central Netherlands Police Unit, signed a letter of intent on November 12. This agreement aims to establish a sustainable framework for bilateral cooperation, develop professional partnerships, and exchange experiences and best practices in security.
The agreement focuses on multiple areas, including community policing, maintaining public order and security, particularly during major events and sports matches, and providing information-based police services. The two parties also aim to collaborate on combating cybercrime, enhancing cybersecurity, and promoting digital awareness. Furthermore, they will exchange knowledge and best practices in combating local and transnational crime.
The bilateral security cooperation is based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, equality, and achieving mutual benefit. The agreement respects the laws and regulations in force in both Morocco and the Netherlands. The two parties plan to organize various activities in education and training, including exchange visits, joint seminars and workshops, and exchanging experts and successful experiences.
The implementation of these objectives will be coordinated and communicated by the security leaders of both parties. They may also establish joint working groups to discuss specific topics and hold regular meetings to evaluate the progress of cooperation and develop new initiatives. The letter of intent includes precise mechanisms for handling exchanged information and documents in accordance with national laws on confidentiality and data protection.
The exchanged information will be limited to operational police information through official channels, specifically the International Police Cooperation Center of the Moroccan General Directorate of National Security and the Dutch National Police's International Legal Assistance Center. This cooperation aims to enhance the exchange of information and coordination between the two parties.
The signing of this letter of intent demonstrates the commitment of both parties to strengthening bilateral security cooperation. This cooperation is taking place in a context where both parties emphasize the importance of security cooperation and police integration in promoting stability and addressing common security challenges.
The agreement between Morocco and the Netherlands reflects the strong relations between the two countries' police institutions. The implementation of this agreement is expected to enhance security cooperation and promote stability in the region.
Key points
- The agreement aims to establish a sustainable framework for bilateral cooperation between Morocco and the Netherlands.
- The two parties will collaborate on combating cybercrime and enhancing cybersecurity.
- The cooperation is based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, equality, and achieving mutual benefit.
