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Rabat – On Friday, Morocco and the United States formalized a novel twinning agreement, in Washington.
This partnership connects Morocco’s National Laboratory of Forensic Police, part of the Directorate General of National Security, with the esteemed Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the U.S.
The strategic signing took place at the U.S. Department of State, attended by Deputy Secretary of State Mallory Stewart and Morocco’s Ambassador to the U.S., Youssef Amrani, alongside a significant Moroccan delegation.
This included Ismaïl Chekkori; Director of Global Issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Chief of Police; Taoufik Sayerh, Chief Commissioner Hakima Yahya and representatives from the National Authority on the Chemical Weapons Convention.
“At the heart of our interactions lie new processes and means aimed at advancing scientific interoperability among relevant laboratories, while fully capitalizing on the strong diplomatic and political convergences in our respective visions for international peace and security,” Youssef Amrani said in remarks on the occasion.
Amrani also emphasized that, “Morocco and the United States share a unique and historic relationship built on a solid foundation of shared values and principles.”
He noted that the twinning agreement represents a breakthrough that will enhance the capabilities of Morocco and its African partners.
The Moroccan delegation emphasized the initiative’s importance, celebrating the agreement’s success in advancing bilateral and multilateral efforts in disarmament and non-proliferation, particularly concerning the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Furthermore, Deputy Secretary of State Mallory Stewart commented, praising the strong partnership with Morocco, emphasizing the value of their ongoing collaboration.
