The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit received, Monday in Rabat, the French Minister of the Interior and Overseas Territories, Gérald Darmanin, in the presence of senior officials from the two countries.
During their face-to-face meeting, followed by an extended working meeting, the two ministers reviewed issues of common interest and examined ways to further strengthen cooperation to bring it in line with expectations and aspirations of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God help him, and His Excellency, the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron in favor of an exceptional strategic partnership based on friendship and respect for mutual interests , indicates a press release from the Ministry of the Interior.
As such, the two ministers welcomed the solid foundation represented by the security and migratory components in this bilateral, deep and multidimensional relationship, which is strengthened thanks to open dialogue at all levels, adds the same source, specifying that these components carry a vitality that allows us to maintain a dynamic capable of transcending, in a constructive way, different circumstances.
They expressed their common vision of the regional and international scene before highlighting the convergence of their points of view, regarding security issues and common challenges, and agreeing to strengthen the channels for exchanging expertise and information in order to better anticipate multiple threats, particularly those linked to the criminal activities of terrorist groups and criminal networks, particularly in the Sahelo-Saharan region, according to the press release.
He also recalled the holistic and humanist approach to migration governance adopted by the Kingdom, in accordance with the High Royal Guidelines. At this level, he emphasized the constant efforts made by the Kingdom and the positive role it plays within the framework of the Permanent Joint Migration Group (GMMP) which is the mechanism for dialogue and coordination on this issue.
For his part, the French Minister of the Interior and Overseas Territories welcomed the Moroccan approach to security and migration challenges, adding that the latter constitutes a factor of regional peace and stability which establishes the Kingdom as a bulwark against different threats and as a reliable and credible partner on the international scene, particularly with the countries of the southern Mediterranean.
He also thanked the Moroccan security services for their operational and logistical support as part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the press release concluded.
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