The mission’s program notably included a high-level meeting within the Mauritanian Directorate of Military Intelligence and Security. The talks were co-chaired by Colonel-Engineer Islem Bidi Massoud, head of the military cooperation division on the Mauritanian side, and Colonel Driss Had Zine, representing the second bureau of the Moroccan FAR General Staff.
The discussions included detailed presentations of various structures, with a special focus on the intelligence and military security division, as well as the military cooperation division. Both parties explored prospects for collaboration and opportunities to share experiences and expertise in areas as sensitive as they are vital to national and regional security.
High-ranking Mauritanian officers also took part in the discussions, including:
- Colonel Khatri Ould Deyeh, Deputy Commander of the Intelligence and Military Security Division
- Commander Mohamed Abdi Efleifel, Head of the Military Security Office
- Commander Yaacoub Hammadi, Head of the Bilateral Cooperation Office
The visit concluded with an official closing session, during which a final report was signed. This document formalizes the concrete outcomes of the mission and outlines the next steps of a bilateral military partnership set to grow even stronger.
A Rabat–Nouakchott Axis Serving Regional Security
This latest diplomatic and military development is part of a growing momentum of strategic Moroccan-Mauritanian cooperation, based on trust, coordination, and shared security interests in a Sahel-Saharan environment facing multiple challenges.
Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Morocco and Mauritania are consolidating a multidimensional partnership, with military cooperation playing a central role in:
- Preventing cross-border threats
- Combating terrorism
- Preserving regional stability
Their alignment on issues of security, military training, and intelligence sharing demonstrates a shared determination to move beyond mere technical exchanges and build a true African strategic pillar in support of peace, development, and the sovereignty of states.
Editorial team/le7tv