Morocco and France Sign a Strategic Agreement in the Fields of Hydrography and Marine Mapping
Strengthening Franco-Moroccan Military Cooperation in Marine Sciences
In line with the Very High Royal Instructions, the Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, presided over the signing ceremony of a technical cooperation agreement with the French Ministry of Defense on Thursday at the headquarters of his ministry. This agreement focuses on hydrography, oceanography, and marine mapping.
The ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral, Inspector of the Royal Navy, high-ranking officials from the Royal Armed Forces, as well as the French ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier, who was accompanied by a delegation led by Laurent Kerleguer, Director of the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the French Navy (SHOM).
This agreement is part of the effort to enhance Franco-Moroccan military cooperation, particularly in technical areas related to maritime security. It aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Moroccan Royal Navy while ensuring a gradual transfer of responsibilities for the production and dissemination of nautical charts covering waters under Moroccan jurisdiction.
Through this partnership, both nations affirm their commitment to mutually enhance their technical and operational abilities, particularly in a key area for navigation safety and maritime space management.
