Official Visit of General Berrid to Qatar: A New Step Towards Strengthening Moroccan-Qatari Military Cooperation
High-Level Military Cooperation: General Berrid Visits Qatar
Under the directive of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Leader and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, undertook a working visit to the State of Qatar from April 19 to 22, 2025.
During this visit, General Berrid held a high-level meeting on Sunday with his Qatari counterpart, General Jassim Ben Mohammed Al Mannai, Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces. This meeting was followed by a discussion with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense, Saud Ben Abdelrahmane Ben Hassan Al Thani.
These discussions focused on ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, in accordance with the strategic guidelines of the foremost authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar.
Both parties expressed great satisfaction regarding the quality of bilateral military relations, praising the tangible results of this exemplary cooperation, which has become a model of strategic partnership in the Arab world.
As part of his visit, General Berrid also toured several Qatari military facilities, including the joint command, the Qatari army’s communications unit, and the Air Defense Forces. These visits allowed for a better understanding of the operational capabilities of the Qatari armed forces and explored future avenues for collaboration.
This mission is part of ongoing efforts to deepen the ties between the FAR and the Qatari Armed Forces, expanding the scope of cooperation into new strategic areas that serve the mutual interests of both nations.
