Morocco and Ethiopia have formally agreed to strengthen their security cooperation to combat various forms of organized crime that pose a threat to both countries.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on operational, intelligence, and technical cooperation was signed on Monday in Marrakech. The agreement was formalized by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance of Morocco, and the Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Federal Police.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the 93rd session of the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), which Morocco is hosting from November 24 to 27, 2025.
According to a statement from the DGSN (Morocco’s National Security Directorate), the MoU establishes a comprehensive framework to guide security cooperation, focusing on: Promoting the exchange of expertise, experience, and information. Providing technical assistance. Ensuring a deep understanding and effective fight against organized crime.
The agreement specifically allows Moroccan national security services to provide their Ethiopian counterparts with assistance in training, technical support, and intelligence to help them develop their human resources and strengthen their crime prevention and fighting capacities.
The scope of the MoU is wide-ranging, covering key areas of transnational crime: Combating human trafficking and illegal immigration. Trafficking in human organs. Trafficking in narcotics, psychotropic substances, and chemical precursors. Illicit trafficking of weapons, explosives, and hazardous materials. Fighting cybercrime, financial and economic crime, and money laundering.
The bilateral signing aligns with the broader priorities of the INTERPOL General Assembly. Over four days, participants in the Marrakech meeting are exchanging views on crucial law enforcement priorities, including cybercrime, the dismantling of transnational criminal networks, and combating global fraud hubs. The assembly is also examining major global crime trends and promoting the role of women in policing.
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