Morocco and Spain strengthen security cooperation

Morocco’s security chief, Abdellatif Hammouchi, met with Spain’s new Civil Guard intelligence head, Luis Baliz Piñero, in Rabat. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation against terrorism and organised crime, with special focus on Sahel threats.

According to the Moroccan government-friendly Atalayar, the DGSN-DGST highlighted this meeting as Piñero’s first international trip since taking office, underscoring Morocco’s strategic importance to Spain.

Both officials emphasised improving coordination mechanisms, particularly in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Portugal, aiming to ensure complete safety for the global event through proactive security measures.

Atalayar