Pakistan and Morocco are poised to sign a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster defence collaboration, a key objective of Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s official three-day visit to the North African nation.
According to an official information today, the minister has arrived in Morocco for the high-level engagement. Upon his arrival, he was formally welcomed by the Commander of the Casablanca Army, Major General Ahmed Hatuto, alongside senior government officials and Pakistan’s Ambassador, Syed Adil Gilani.
The upcoming agreement is considered a significant step toward substantially reinforcing bilateral military ties between the two countries. During his trip, the Defence Minister is scheduled to meet with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdul Latif Lodie, the Minister of State for National Defence Administration.
Furthermore, Khawaja Asif will lead delegation-level talks, which are aimed at enhancing partnership in various areas of mutual interest.