June 25, 2026

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New security partnership talks between Morocco and Iraq held in Rabat

Cooperation in public security, intelligence, technical assistance, and police training was the focus of a meeting on Thursday in Rabat between Abdellatif Hammouchi and the Iraqi ambassador. The two sides also addressed regional security challenges and the fight against international terrorism.

M. Hammouchi reçoit l’Ambassadeur de la République d’Irak à Rabat.

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, received Iraqi Ambassador to Morocco Hayder Shiya Albarrak at the DGSN headquarters in Rabat. During the meeting, both sides examined ways to develop cooperation between the two countries in areas related to public security and intelligence, as well as mechanisms to consolidate the security partnership to include exchange of experiences and expertise, technical assistance, and police training programs.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to assess the level of security cooperation and exchange views on current regional and security issues of common interest, particularly the challenges and threats posed by international terrorism.

This encounter reflects the shared commitment of Morocco and Iraq to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation, and the unwavering determination of both countries to expand their security partnership in order to counter security threats and enhance stability, in line with a common vision.