Morocco and Qatar have held talks to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation, including preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The meeting in Rabat was attended by senior security officials from both countries, including Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), and Khalfan bin Ali bin Khalfan Al Kaabi, head of Qatar’s State Security Agency. The two sides commended the level of bilateral relations and joint intelligence cooperation.
The discussions covered plans to expand cooperation against different forms of organized crime, including financial and cybercrime. The two countries also stressed the importance of maintaining cooperation through the exchange of expertise, field coordination, and joint training programs. This cooperation aims to address regional security challenges and strengthen proactive cooperation mechanisms to address shared threats.
Qatar expressed its readiness to share its experience in organizing major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, with Morocco. The Qatari side offered to provide all necessary support to Moroccan security services to help ensure the success of the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. This support will help Morocco prepare for the tournament and ensure a secure experience for participants and spectators.
The meeting also addressed current security developments and complex challenges at the regional and international levels. The two sides stressed the need to strengthen cooperation to address shared threats, particularly terrorism, extremism, and organized crime that take advantage of instability. This cooperation is part of ongoing efforts by Morocco’s DGSN and DGST to strengthen security and intelligence partnerships with friendly and allied countries.
The two institutions reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation as a means of addressing growing security threats through joint action. This cooperation will help Morocco and Qatar address security challenges and ensure a safe and secure environment for their citizens. The meeting forms part of Morocco’s efforts to strengthen security partnerships with other countries.
Morocco’s DGSN and DGST have been working to strengthen security and intelligence partnerships with friendly and allied countries. The institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation to address growing security threats. This cooperation will help Morocco address security challenges and ensure a safe and secure environment for its citizens.
The meeting between Morocco and Qatar highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing security challenges. The two countries have commended the level of bilateral relations and joint intelligence cooperation, and have stressed the need to strengthen cooperation to address shared threats. This cooperation will help ensure a safe and secure environment for citizens and participants in major sporting events like the 2030 World Cup.
Key points
- Morocco and Qatar discuss security cooperation and 2030 World Cup preparations in Rabat.
- The two countries aim to expand cooperation against organized crime, including financial and cybercrime.
- Qatar offers to share its experience in organizing major sporting events with Morocco.
