US Official hails Morocco as pillar of security in Africa

Morocco serves as a key pillar of security and stability in Africa, said Brigadier General Ricky Mills, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Department of the Air Force, on Friday in Marrakech.

In a statement to the press on the sidelines of the 7th Marrakech Air Show 2024 (MAS 2024), Mills stressed that Morocco is one of the United States’ closest allies, especially in defense, and praised positive relations between the two countries.

“Our defense cooperation is outstanding,” said Brig. Gen. who commended the Kingdom’s role as a key driver of security, especially in North and West Africa.

The US official said that this solid partnership, alongside the US participation in the Marrakech Air Show seek to further strengthen bilateral ties in the defense field, in the service of regional peace and stability.

Welcoming Morocco’s organization of this large-scale event which brought together several countries with a shared interest for regional security, the US official underlined the importance of this initiative in promoting peace and reinforcing multilateral cooperation.

Under the High Patronage of  King Mohammed VI, this year’s show aims to be both a first-rate showcase for the sector’s latest innovations and a networking platform for professionals on the hunt for business opportunities.

Organized jointly by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Defense Administration and MEDZ, a subsidiary of CDG, this 7th edition (October 30 – November 02), with the United Arab Emirates as guest of honor, highlights Morocco’s growing importance on the global aeronautical scene.

This year’s show boasts unprecedented participation, with 200 exhibitors, over 75 official delegations, spectacular aerial displays, a dynamic exhibition and a rich program of high-level conferences on emerging trends and current and future challenges in the sector.