General Director of National Security Awarded French Honor
Abdelatif Hammouchi, the General Director of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, received the Officer of the Legion of Honor award in Rabat on Tuesday. This prestigious recognition is attributed to his leadership role in combating terrorism and organized crime.
Joint Action Plan Signed to Enhance Security Cooperation
The award presentation coincided with the signing of a joint action plan between the Moroccan Directorate General of National Security and the French National Police. This plan aims to establish a roadmap for addressing transnational organized crime, which includes:
- Combating terrorism and organized crime.
- Tracking internationally wanted individuals.
- Creating joint task forces to enhance security coordination.
- Facilitating information exchange and training.
- Providing technical and operational support to address security challenges.
An official statement confirmed that this plan reinforces the longstanding cooperation between the two countries and opens new avenues for a sustainable strategic partnership that supports mutual security.
Recognition of Abdelatif Hammouchi
During the visit, French Ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier, presented the Legion of Honor award to Hammouchi, recognizing:
- The leadership role of the Moroccan national security in fighting terrorism and organized crime.
- Effective support provided to France in securing the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
- The efficiency of security cooperation between Morocco and France, particularly in pursuing judicially sought individuals.
The French side praised Hammouchi and the Moroccan security forces, stating that this award reflects the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Visit of French National Police Director to Strengthen Security Partnership
The visit of French National Police Director, Louis Logie, to Morocco is part of efforts to enhance bilateral security cooperation. Logie was accompanied by a senior security delegation, including central police directors from France, as well as the French ambassador. During his visit, Logie expressed gratitude for Morocco’s support against the terrorist threat and reiterated France’s readiness to assist Morocco in securing future international sports events.
Intensive Talks on Security Challenges
Hammouchi and Logie engaged in extensive discussions focusing on:
- Assessing the bilateral security cooperation.
- Reviewing common issues like combating terrorism and transnational crime.
- Developing new mechanisms to strengthen mutual assistance and ensure readiness to neutralize security threats.
Significance of Moroccan-French Cooperation
This event underscores the strong relationship between Morocco and France, as the joint plan and Logie’s visit exemplify both countries’ commitment to:
- Strengthening sustainable security partnerships.
- Efficiently addressing shared challenges with high levels of coordination.
- Supporting regional and international security.
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