Morocco and Belgium have formalized a joint action plan aimed at enhancing cooperation in tackling organized crime, improving border security, and boosting intelligence-sharing. The agreement, signed during the official visit of Abdellatif Hammouchi, Head of Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), signals a strengthened partnership between the two countries.
Leading a high-level security delegation, Hammouchi’s visit to Belgium marks a significant step in reinforcing bilateral ties in the security sector. The newly signed plan focuses on expanding collaboration in areas such as the fight against organized crime, tracking of internationally wanted criminals, and improving cross-border data exchange. It also includes measures to address money laundering and safeguard major public events, including sports gatherings, from potential security threats.
A key component of the action plan is the creation of streamlined channels for the exchange of security information, ensuring timely and coordinated responses to shared threats. By enhancing communication and joint operations, the plan aims to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of their collective security efforts.
Hammouchi also held productive talks with Eric Snoeck, General Commissioner of the Belgian Federal Police, to discuss emerging security risks and the evolving tactics of criminal organizations. The discussions focused on expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation, emphasizing joint approaches to address cross-border challenges.
The trip follows a recent visit by Francisca Bostyn, Director General of Belgium’s State Security, to Morocco, where she led a delegation to strengthen security cooperation. Both leaders affirmed Morocco’s significant role in regional and global security efforts and reiterated their commitment to advancing their collaborative security initiatives, particularly in the realms of intelligence-sharing and operational coordination.
This agreement represents a pivotal moment in Morocco and Belgium’s ongoing efforts to bolster their security ties, with a clear focus on the evolving challenges of organized crime and border security.