Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif undertook an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco on Tuesday, where Pakistan and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral defence and security ties.
During the visit, the Defence Minister led delegation-level talks with Moroccan counterparts, focusing on enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including defence collaboration and regional security. The discussions reflected the shared commitment of both countries to deepen institutional and strategic engagement.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif also held a separate meeting with Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, where broader aspects of bilateral relations and future cooperation were discussed.
Earlier, the Federal Minister for Defence visited the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V, where he offered Fateha and signed the Mausoleum Guests Book, paying tribute to Morocco’s historic leadership.
The visit underscores the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Morocco and highlights the mutual desire to further expand cooperation in defence, security, and other areas of shared interest.