Rabat hosts the first meeting of the Moroccan-Rwandan Joint Military Commission
The first meeting of the Moroccan-Rwandan Joint Military Commission was held on January 19 and 20, 2026, at the headquarters of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in Rabat, marking a new step in the strengthening of military cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Rwanda.
This meeting forms part of the solid bilateral relations uniting the two countries, founded on mutual trust, the exchange of expertise, and coordination in the fields of defense and security. The work of this commission enabled both sides to examine prospects for military cooperation, as well as mechanisms for developing the strategic partnership between the Royal Armed Forces and the Rwandan Defence Forces.
On the sidelines of this meeting, Major General Patrick Karuretwa, head of the Rwandan military delegation, paid a courtesy visit to General of the Army Corps Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone. This meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional and African security challenges, as well as on ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
Through this joint commission, Morocco and Rwanda reaffirm their shared commitment to consolidating a sustainable military partnership, in the service of stability, peace, and security on the African continent.
Editorial team/le7tv
