On November 3, 2026, Morocco's Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdelhakim Ouhachane, welcomed Qatari State Security Agency head, Khalfan bin Ali bin Khalfan Al Baiti Al Kaabi, in Rabat. The meeting was attended by high-level security delegations from both countries. This bilateral meeting aims to bolster security cooperation between Morocco and Qatar, two countries with historically strong relations.
During the meeting, both parties praised the excellent state of bilateral relations and their joint intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism. They emphasized that this cooperation, rooted in the countries' strong historical and fraternal ties, is essential for regional security and stability. The two sides also agreed on the need to continue this dynamic through exchanging expertise and coordinating on the ground.
The Qatari side expressed its willingness to share its experience in organizing major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, with Morocco. Qatar offered to provide full support to Moroccan security services to ensure the success of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco is set to co-host the event with Spain and Portugal.
The two parties also discussed current security situations, both regionally and internationally, and the complex challenges that come with them. They stressed the importance of enhancing proactive cooperation mechanisms to address common threats, particularly those related to terrorism, extremism, and organized crime.
These bilateral discussions reflect the commitment of Morocco's security agencies to strengthening partnerships with friendly and brotherly countries. The goal is to enhance security cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, as an effective mechanism to address growing security threats.
The meeting between Ouhachane and Al Kaabi demonstrates the strong ties between Morocco and Qatar. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and their security partnership is an essential aspect of their bilateral relations. The discussions in Rabat are expected to lead to further cooperation in the future.
The security cooperation between Morocco and Qatar is set to expand to include various forms of organized crime, such as financial and cybercrime. The two countries will also organize joint training sessions to enhance their security capabilities and address emerging threats.
Key points
- Morocco and Qatar have agreed to strengthen their security cooperation, particularly in counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing.
- The two countries will share expertise on organizing major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup.
- The security partnership between Morocco and Qatar aims to address common threats and promote regional stability.
