Spain has awarded Abdellatif Hammouchi, Morocco’s director general of national security and territorial surveillance, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard, its highest distinction for a foreign official. The award was presented Tuesday in Madrid by Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, in recognition of Hammouchi’s role in strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
Grande-Marlaska said the honor reflects Spain’s appreciation for Hammouchi’s “exceptional efforts” to modernize Morocco’s police and intelligence services and to deepen operational coordination against terrorism and organized crime. He reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to expanding joint security work ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which both countries will co-host with Portugal.
The ceremony was attended by senior Moroccan and Spanish security officials, including Civil Guard Director Mercedes González Fernández. Both sides discussed reinforcing joint operations against terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
Hammouchi has previously received multiple international distinctions, including France’s Legion of Honor and the Arab Interior Ministers Council’s Prince Nayef Medal for Arab Security. Spain had also honored him in 2014 with the Police Merit Cross with a red badge for advancing bilateral security cooperation.
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