Enhancing Defense Collaboration Between Morocco and Saudi Arabia
On September 28, 2026, Morocco and Saudi Arabia engaged in a significant discussion concerning the enhancement of defense cooperation and regional security. This dialogue was initiated through a phone call between Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Abdellatif Loudiyi, the Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government responsible for National Defense. According to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Defense, both parties explored various avenues to bolster their defense collaboration and jointly address the pressing security dynamics affecting the region.
Strengthening Regional Security Ties
This call comes against a backdrop of Moroccan affirmations regarding the interconnectedness of its security with that of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. In a recent correspondence, King Mohammed VI of Morocco emphasized that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia are intrinsically linked to that of the Moroccan Kingdom. He stated unequivocally that an attack on Saudi territory would be regarded as an attack on Morocco itself. The King further asserted that defending the strategic interests of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states represents a mutual defense of shared strategic goals, underlining Morocco's commitment to standing alongside Saudi Arabia in the face of any threats to its security and stability.
Furthermore, King Mohammed VI condemned the attacks perpetrated by the Houthi group from Yemen against Saudi Arabia, which have targeted civilian and economic infrastructure, as well as residential areas, including attempts to strike the holy city of Mecca. He called for international sanctions against those responsible for such acts, highlighting Morocco's solidarity with its Saudi counterpart during tumultuous times.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
