Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, received Amir Baram, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, on Monday at the headquarters of the Administration, during an official visit to Morocco at the head of a large delegation.
On this occasion, the two officials expressed their satisfaction with the levels of cooperation achieved in the field of defense, which is supported by a legal framework covering the protection of classified military information and equipment, cybersecurity, exchanges of experience and expertise, as well as personnel training.
During their discussions, the two officials also highlighted the progress made in the partnership concerning the acquisition of military equipment and technologies, as well as in the defense industry. They also exchanged views on ways to strengthen the various aspects of bilateral cooperation, particularly the establishment of a defense industrial base and the development of cybersecurity.
On the same day, and pursuant to the High Instructions from His Majesty the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the South Zone, received Amir Baram at the General Staff Headquarters of the FAR, according to a joint statement issued by the National Defense Administration and the General Staff of the FAR.
During this meeting, the two officials highlighted the positive momentum in bilateral military cooperation, particularly in the areas of capability development, exchanges of experience and expertise, training, and technical cooperation.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to reaffirm their shared willingness to further strengthening this cooperation through the implementation of the action plans adopted by the Joint Military Commission, which serves as a mechanism for exchange, coordination, and the exploration of new avenues for cooperation.