The Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America enjoy a “robust and long-standing” cooperation in the fight against terrorism, said US ambassador to Morocco, David Fischer.
Fischer stressed, in an interview with MAP, that the two countries are working closely to preserve their national security interests, noting that Morocco remains an “important” partner on a series of security issues.
Recalling the roadmap for the 10-year-long defense cooperation signed last October between the two countries, the US diplomat said this agreement aims to “guide” bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including the strengthening of modernization of efforts undertaken by Morocco, the goal being, according to him, “to face, together and in a more effective manner, regional threats”.
He underlined that Morocco participates, each year, in more than 100 military engagements with the United States as it hosts the African Lion -“our largest annual military exercise” in the continent, noting that the Kingdom is also a “major” partner in the US international military education and training program.
Fischer also highlighted the “global” strategy put in place by Morocco to fight terrorism, which includes vigilant security measures, regional and international cooperation and policies to combat radicalization.
In this regard, he stressed that Morocco’s “successful” efforts in this area have helped to mitigate the risks associated with the scourge of terrorism.
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