Abdelatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance, emphasized Morocco’s commitment to strengthening multilateral security cooperation during the opening of the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol on Monday in Marrakech.
“The Kingdom’s hosting of this assembly reflects its steadfast commitment to reinforcing multilateral security cooperation and actively contributing to the international coalition against transnational organized crime,” Hammouchi said.
He added that Morocco’s approach aligns with the directives of King Mohammed VI, who regards security as a collective blessing and shared responsibility. Hammouchi noted that safeguarding security requires both institutional cooperation and international partnerships.
Speaking before national and international officials, including Abdul Majid bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, president of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and other senior officials, Hammouchi outlined Morocco’s integrated security strategy. “Our approach does not separate maintaining security from respecting human rights, nor does it isolate policing from communication efforts,” he said.
Hammouchi highlighted the need for joint security structures in response to the transnational nature of organized crime, the rise of regional terrorist threats, and interconnected criminal networks. He stressed that collective security depends on strong partnerships, equitable international cooperation, and rapid, secure mechanisms for information exchange and joint operations across borders.
“The International Criminal Police Organization plays a central role in coordinating international policing, strengthening multilateral cooperation, and fostering relations among law enforcement agencies worldwide. Yet new threats and the misuse of modern technologies pose significant challenges for both Interpol and national security services,” Hammouchi said.
He underscored the importance of building global policing capacities, expanding Interpol’s regional presence, and encouraging countries to ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime to address cybercrime, which he described as a form of hybrid warfare targeting state stability.
Hammouchi also highlighted the role of women in policing, noting their significant contributions to complex and high-risk operations. “This initiative emphasizes gender inclusion in law enforcement and draws lessons in leadership to drive meaningful change within security systems,” he said.
The assembly in Marrakech provided a platform to discuss emerging security challenges and non-traditional threats, reinforcing Morocco’s role as an active participant in shaping the global security agenda.
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