India-Morocco
India, Morocco sign MoU to deepen defence ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi held a bilateral meeting in Rabat on September 22, 2025, where both ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation.
The MoU provides for a robust institutional framework to the growing partnership and paves the way for collaboration in defence industry, joint exercises, military training and capacity building.
Both leaders decided to intensify defence industry collaboration and agreed on a comprehensive roadmap covering counter-terrorism, maritime security, cyber defence, peacekeeping operations, military medicine, and expert exchanges.
Had an excellent meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Mr Ryad Mezzour today in Rabat. The areas of our discussion included defence, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. pic.twitter.com/6amXpb0IFU
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 22, 2025
"The discussions between the two Ministers reflected the shared resolve to further strengthen the longstanding friendship between India and Morocco," read the government statement.
To give momentum to these initiatives, Singh announced the opening of a new Defence Wing at the Embassy of India in Rabat.
He also highlighted the maturity of India’s defence industry and its cutting-edge capabilities, including drone and counter-drone technologies, assuring the Moroccan side that Indian companies are well-positioned to meet the requirements of Morocco’s defence forces.
Both Ministers underscored the importance of enhancing exchanges between Armed Forces, facilitating training programmes and exploring opportunities for co-development and co-production in the defence sector.
They also stressed the need for multilateral cooperation to address global and regional security challenges and welcomed closer coordination in maritime security given the strategic significance of the Indian Ocean and Atlantic corridors.
Singh also extended a formal invitation to Loudiyi to visit India for further discussions on expanding defence cooperation.
The meeting marks a significant milestone in the bilateral defence relationship, reflecting the growing convergence of strategic interests between India and Morocco.
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