Morocco and France strengthen their military cooperation during the 23rd session of the Joint Military Commission in Paris

DISCOVER MOROCCO
In accordance with the High Royal Instructions of His Majesty the King, may God assist him, Supreme Chief and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, co-chaired, at the head of a large military delegation, alongside Air Force General Fabien Mandon, Chief of Staff of the French Army, the work of the twenty-third meeting of the Moroccan-French Joint Military Commission, held in Paris on December 9 and 10, 2025

This meeting is part of the of a new and renewed dynamic in relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic, reflecting the common ambition expressed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and supported by His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, during the historic visit of the year 2024.

During this meeting, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and the Chief of Staff of the French Army expressed their satisfaction with the distinguished level of Moroccan-French military cooperation as well as the positive results recorded, particularly during the year 2025

They underlined the importance of broadening the areas of exchange of expertise and experience in order to integrate new areas of common interest. This meeting also made it possible to agree on the program of military cooperation activities planned for the year 2026

The Moroccan-French Joint Military Commission, considered a major meeting of the strategic dialogue between the two armed forces, aims to develop mutual and fruitful cooperation, as well as to coordinate strategic approaches to current security and technological challenges

It also aims to further strengthen bilateral military cooperation in various areas, in particular those of training and joint training.