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Rabat – The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, received on Monday the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Rabat, Yo Jinsong, at his office in Rabat.
The meeting took place in the context of a shared commitment by both countries to enhance their security cooperation and coordinate efforts in addressing common challenges. The talks focused on ways to deepen bilateral collaboration and exchange expertise in various areas of security.
During the meeting, Ambassador Yo Jinsong celebrated the level of coordination and support between the Chinese Embassy and Morocco’s Directorate General of National Security.
She also expressed her country’s readiness to work closely with Morocco on several issues that will be discussed during the 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), which Morocco is set to host in Marrakech from November 24 to 27.
This meeting reflects Morocco’s engagement in building and maintaining partnerships that strengthen regional and international security. It also reflects the active role of the Directorate General of National Security and the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance in promoting cooperation with other nations.
In recent years, Morocco and China have been deepening their partnership on multiple fronts. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have grown stronger, particularly after the September signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic dialogue between their foreign ministries. This agreement marked a new phase in political and institutional cooperation.
Economic ties have also flourished. China has become one of Morocco’s main trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching record levels this year. Chinese investments are expanding in sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, and manufacturing, particularly in the automotive industry. Morocco, in turn, serves as a gateway for Chinese companies seeking to reach African and European markets.
Beyond trade and diplomacy, Morocco and China share an interest in strengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Since Morocco lifted visa requirements for Chinese citizens in 2016, tourism and cultural cooperation have significantly increased. Educational partnerships have also expanded, with several Confucius Institutes now operating in Moroccan universities.
