During their visit to El Jadida on Saturday, ambassadors and representatives of international organizations commended the Kingdom’s proactive approach to strengthening internal security.
As part of the 6th Open Days of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the 24-member diplomatic delegation—welcomed by DGSN-DGST Director General Abdellatif Hammouchi—praised the progress of Morocco’s security institutions, emphasizing their professionalism and innovative practices.
The delegation included ambassadors from Japan, China, India, Canada, Chile, Australia, Denmark, Mauritania, Mali, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, the head of the South African mission, as well as representatives of the U.S. and UK security services.
This visit, according to the organizers, reflects the growing interest of international partners in Morocco’s security governance model and acknowledges the Kingdom’s efforts to ensure safety for both its citizens and global values.
The presence of diplomats and representatives from United Nations agencies also highlights the multilateral nature of Morocco’s security partnerships, says the Diplomatic Foundation in a press release.
The ambassadors held discussions with senior DGSN officials on prospects for enhancing bilateral and regional cooperation in security. Key topics included the fight against cross-border threats, knowledge sharing, and training under the framework of South-South cooperation.
A highlight of the visit was a meeting with the DGST's special forces, which offered a dynamic demonstration of elite anti-terrorism intervention techniques.
The event also featured discussions on the deployment of intelligent drones, particularly in the context of securing major sporting events—of heightened relevance as Morocco prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The discussions around technical and scientific police brought to the fore the latest developments in criminal investigation. The visit also provided an opportunity to navigate the booth tracing more than 6 decades of National Security history, allowing guests to better understand the institutional and technological evolution of the Moroccan police.
The presentation of the smart patrol vehicle "AMANE," equipped with systems of facial recognition, automatic plate license reading and AI — a locally designed device on a Japanese chassis — has illustrated Morocco’s commitment to security innovation and technological autonomy.
At the end of the visit, the Ambassador of Rwanda, Shakilla Umutoni, declared that "the meeting with Moroccan authorities has strengthened our willingness to develop solid bridges in terms of training and exchange of police expertise," reports the Diplomatic Foundation.
For his part, Chinese Ambassador Li Changlin welcomed these discussions, which enabled him to fully understand the strides in Morocco's security agencies, particularly in the areas of equipment modernization, specialist training, and expanding areas of intervention.
The Congo's Ambassador Henri Mangaya hailed Morocco as a strategic partner in regional security. To him, the visit had reinforced his belief in the strength of South-South ties and the active role the Kingdom plays in building security capabilities across Africa.
