Israeli Military and Security Delegation Visits Morocco to Deepen Defense Cooperation
A high-level Israeli security and military delegation, led by Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram, has arrived in Morocco for an official visit aimed at expanding defense and security cooperation between the two countries.
Tel Aviv : According to Raaz News | A senior Israeli security and military delegation is visiting Morocco as part of efforts to strengthen defense ties and expand military cooperation between the two countries, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry.
The delegation is headed by Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram and includes representatives of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
During the visit, Baram met with senior Moroccan officials, including Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) Mohammed Berrid, as well as representatives of the Royal Palace and Moroccan intelligence services.
The Israeli Defense Ministry said security cooperation between the two countries has expanded significantly since the restoration of diplomatic relations in 2020 and the signing of a security memorandum of understanding in 2021. It added that cooperation has continued throughout the three years of war.
According to the ministry, Israeli defense industries enjoy considerable recognition in Morocco, with most defense agreements between the two countries being implemented through government-to-government (G2G) arrangements.
Israeli defense companies are also contributing to the development of an independent Moroccan defense industry through joint ventures and offset agreements, the ministry said.
As part of the visit, Baram is scheduled to inaugurate the permanent premises of Israel’s defense attaché office in Rabat. The office is headed by Colonel Sharon Itach, Israel’s first-ever military attaché to Morocco.
Since diplomatic relations were restored in 2020, the IDF has also expanded its military ties with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, including through joint military exercises.
The Israeli Defense Ministry said Baram’s visit reflects its broader strategy of deepening defense cooperation with allied countries, expanding military exports, strengthening the IDF’s force-building capabilities, and boosting Israel’s defense industry and economy.