The Defense Ministry announced that its director-general, Amir Baram, is meeting with senior Moroccan defense officials this week. These meetings will include the National Defense Administration minister delegate, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) inspector-general, and other senior officials from the Royal Palace and intelligence services.
According to the Defense Ministry, security ties between Israel and Morocco have significantly improved since their renewal of diplomatic relations in 2020 and their subsequent Memorandum of Understanding in November 2021. The growth in defense cooperation has defied the global trend of boycotts against Israel.
The Jerusalem Post met Moroccan officials in Israel and noted their interest in Israeli defense products.
Most defense deals with Morocco occur via government-to-government (G2G) agreements, which are headed by the Defense Ministry.
In a new move, Israeli defense industries are supporting the establishment of an independent Moroccan defense industry through joint ventures and offset agreements.
Israel-Morocco defense deals executed under gov't-to-gov't agreements
The delegation also includes IDF representatives. The ministry noted that both the FAR and IDF have developed ties thanks to their joint training in many fields.
During the visit, Baram will inaugurate the permanent premises of the Defense Attaché Office in Rabat, headed by Col. Sharon Itach, Israel’s first permanent defense attaché to Morocco.
Baram's visit reflects strategy of deepening defense cooperation with allies
Baram’s visit to Morocco is indicative of the Defense Ministry’s strategy to deepen defense cooperation with friendly nations and expand defense exports. This, the ministry said, will strengthen the IDF, influence foreign policy, and bolster the Israeli defense industry and economy.
“Morocco is not just another defense partner. It is much more than that,” said Baram. “Over the years, we have built a strong relationship founded on trust, mutual respect, Jewish heritage, and deep historical ties between our peoples. We intend to continue advancing the relationship between our countries to new heights.”