Morocco and Sweden have signed a new security cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing and operational coordination, following high-level talks led by Abdellatif Hammouchi during an official visit to Sweden.
According to an official statement, the agreement takes the form of a memorandum of understanding between Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), and Sweden’s national police authority.
The memorandum is designed to establish a structured framework for cooperation, focusing on the exchange of expertise, best practices, and technical assistance in policing and security operations.
It also provides mechanisms to enhance joint training programmes and improve responses to information requests linked to bilateral security cooperation.
A key component of the agreement is the establishment of fast and efficient procedures for intelligence sharing between the two countries’ security services, particularly in addressing terrorism, extremism, and transnational organised crime.
The cooperation will notably target illicit drug trafficking, cybercrime, financial and economic crime, illegal migration, human trafficking, and violent crime, reflecting a broad and integrated security agenda.
The agreement was signed following a series of meetings held on April 20 and 21, during which Hammouchi led a Moroccan security delegation in discussions with senior Swedish officials.
These included Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh, and Deputy National Police Commissioner Stefan Hector, according to the statement.
The talks focused on assessing shared security challenges and coordinating joint mechanisms to address emerging threats at both regional and international levels.
In parallel, Swedish authorities proposed Morocco’s inclusion in the European network for tracking wanted persons, citing Morocco’s growing role in dismantling transnational criminal networks and tracking internationally wanted suspects.
Officials also highlighted the importance of Morocco’s security model, describing the country as a reliable and strategic partner in international security cooperation.
The visit further included meetings with Swedish intelligence and internal security officials, notably Charlotte von Essen, head of Sweden’s Security Service (SAPO).
Discussions covered evolving terrorist threats, particularly in the Sahel, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as the increasing role of cyber and “virtual operations” in counterterrorism and organised crime.
Hammouchi also conducted field visits to several Swedish security units, including central intervention forces, canine units, and cybercrime divisions.
The visit underscores the growing depth of Morocco-Sweden security ties, as both countries seek to reinforce coordination in response to complex and evolving global threats.
Authorities on both sides stressed that the agreement reflects a shared commitment to building a long-term, sustainable security partnership, while enhancing collective efforts to safeguard regional and international stability.
