The Director General of the DGSN-DGST cluster, Abdellatif Hammouchi, made a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from June 24 to 26, during which he met with officials of the German federal police. (Bundespolizei) and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various security areas.
During this visit, which took place at the official invitation of the German side, Mr. Hammouchi held working sessions with the President of the Bundespolizei, Dieter Romann, the President of the BKA, Holger Münch, as well as other security officials. German specialists specializing in the fight against terrorism and sports security, indicates a press release from the DGSN-DGST pole.
The talks, specifies the same source, focused more particularly on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the area of the fight against terrorism and organized cross-border crime, as well as the security of major sporting events.
Hammouchi and his German interlocutors also reviewed the results of cooperation between the two countries in the police field, as well as all the security challenges that arise on the regional and international levels.
In addition, the Director General of the DGSN-DGST and the accompanying delegation paid a visit to the German Joint Counterterrorism Center in Berlin, during which they were informed of the working mechanisms of this structure in terms of coordination between the different German security apparatuses, and prospects for cooperation with the Moroccan security services in the fight against the risks of the terrorist threat in its cross-border dimension.
The program of this visit also included the examination of cooperation opportunities between Morocco and Germany in the field of sports security and mechanisms for the exchange of expertise and technical assistance between the two parties for the security of major demonstrations, adds the press release.
On this occasion, Abdellatif Hammouchi learned about the security measures and security and protection standards adopted by the Berlin police to secure the UEFA Cup, currently organized by the Federal Republic of Germany.
In order to strengthen cooperation in this area, a high-level Moroccan security delegation, led by Hammouchi, made a field visit with the president of the BKA to the installations and equipment of the Berlin Olympic Stadium, which is hosting Euro 2024 matches. , as well as the Police Operations Management Center, which oversees security and safety protocols during this football event.
This visit aimed at learning about German experience in organizing and securing major events is part of the advanced preparations carried out by the Moroccan security services in anticipation of hosting by the Kingdom of Morocco of global and continental sporting and security events, starting with the 93rd session of the Interpol General Assembly, scheduled for next year in Marrakech, then the 2025 African Cup of Nations and finally the 2030 World Cup, which will be organized jointly with Spain and Portugal.
It also testifies to the importance of bilateral security cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Germany, taking into account the numerous security areas of common interest, and reflects the resolute commitment of the DGSN and the DGST in international efforts aimed at neutralizing the risks and threats weighing on the regional and international security of the two countries.
