Morocco, Pakistan strengthen defence cooperation through agreement covering military production and cybersecurity
Rabat – 5 February 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : Morocco and Pakistan are strengthening their defence partnership through a memorandum of understanding signed in January 2026 covering military production, cybersecurity, training and military health. This strategic agreement aims to diversify security alliances and promote South-South cooperation, capitalising on Pakistan’s military industry.
Key points of Morocco-Pakistan cooperation (2026):
Defence Production and Industry: The partnership aims at co-development and exchange of expertise in the defence industrial sector.
Cybersecurity: A crucial part of the agreement, strengthening cyber defence and information security between the two armies.
Training and Exercises: The agreement includes training programmes, joint exercises and the exchange of military expertise.
Geostrategic Context: Signed in Rabat, this agreement underscores Morocco’s desire to diversify its strategic partners as part of a South-South cooperation approach.
This dynamic confirms the two countries’ desire to consolidate their military relations and jointly address regional security issues.
