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Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance Director General, Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi, led Morocco’s delegation to Interpol’s 92nd General Assembly, held from November 4 to 7 in Scotland’s Glasgow.
The Interpol General Assembly, the largest annual gathering of security services focused on global security and multilateral police cooperation, saw the participation of security service heads and national central bureaus from 177 of Interpol’s 196 member states, according to a DGSN statement.
The Assembly was also attended by presidents and members of several international and regional organizations, academic institutions, and think tanks interested in security cooperation, police coordination, and criminal justice issues.
Strengthening Morocco’s Presence in International Fora and Promoting the Kingdom’s Security Model
The participation of the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance at the Interpol General Assembly is part of an integrated strategy aimed at bolstering Morocco’s involvement in international security cooperation mechanisms to combat various terrorist threats and the risks associated with transnational organized crime.
This participation further seeks to consolidate Morocco’s presence as a key and reliable player in international conferences and forums dedicated to police cooperation and criminal justice issues.
This strategy is based on the High Royal Guidelines and the insightful vision of HM King Mohammed VI, regarding the importance of international and African cooperation in various fields, including security.
This participation also aligns with Morocco’s preparations to host the next Interpol General Assembly, scheduled to be held in Marrakech from November 24 to 27, 2025. The goal is to strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies to form a united front against emerging criminal threats and unconventional risks, while considering solutions to tackle these issues collectively for a safer world.
Led by the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, the Moroccan delegation at the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow included directors of DGSN central services and heads of the communications and international security cooperation divisions, along with officers from Interpol-Rabat.
The Interpol General Assembly is an annual event for Moroccan security services to discuss global security issues and international police cooperation mechanisms, anticipating threats and risks to global security.
It is also an opportunity to highlight the features of Morocco’s security model, which is open to all forms of fruitful cooperation and security partnerships in the service of security and stability.
Authority Delegation to Represent Morocco in Security and International Police Cooperation Discussions
The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance received delegated powers to represent Morocco in all meetings and discussions on security matters organized during the Interpol General Assembly session.
This delegation grants him the authority to advocate for Morocco’s supreme security interests, counter criminal risks and threats, and promote the Kingdom’s position as a key actor in international efforts to establish security and enhance global stability.
It also allows the Director General to approve all items on the General Assembly’s agenda, vote on proposals related to Interpol’s status, and support and vote for candidates for senior positions within Interpol and its executive committee.
Strengthening Multilateral Security Cooperation and Bilateral Meetings to Exchange Expertise and Enhance Coordination on Security and Crime Fighting
The Moroccan delegation highlighted Morocco’s experience in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications into future police operations.
It also participated in discussions on Interpol’s global strategy for counter-terrorism and field support for law enforcement agencies.
The delegation engaged in multilateral discussions on strengthening communication between police services and establishing international partnerships to form a unified front against the international reach of criminal threats and improve connectivity with Interpol’s communication systems.
Other multilateral security discussions focused on reviewing and updating Interpol’s “blacklist” of websites distributing harmful content involving minors, as well as preparing a unified cooperation agreement between Interpol and private sector entities to effectively combat serious crimes.
During bilateral discussions, Morocco shared its vision and proposals to develop a draft agreement between Interpol and the World Health Organization (WHO) and a memorandum of understanding to maintain multilateralism, paving the way for a comprehensive global security structure aligned with the evolving nature of international crime.
In line with strengthening cooperation with Interpol, the Director General of DGSN-DGST held bilateral talks with Interpol President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, outgoing Secretary General Jürgen Stock, and newly elected Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza to develop security cooperation with Morocco in technical assistance, operational coordination, and promoting joint security measures against regional and international security threats.
Alongside the global security activities, Mr. Hammouchi and the accompanying delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with delegations from allied countries to strengthen shared security cooperation and elevate bilateral coordination with Morocco to the level of a strategic security partnership.
The Moroccan delegation also held meetings with the head of Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office, the Director General of the Police in Uzbekistan, the head of the UK delegation represented by the Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia, and Norway’s Commissioner General of Police, who expressed interest in signing a security memorandum of understanding with Morocco’s DGSN.
Meetings were also held with the Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior, the Senegalese Police Director General, the Director of International Security Cooperation in Sudan, the Director General of Canada’s International Special Services, Hong Kong’s Deputy Director of Police, the Public Security Bureau Director in North Macedonia, the head of the Chinese Ministry of State Security’s Central Bureau, and the Head of Interpol’s Rwanda Office.
These multilateral and bilateral meetings allowed the Moroccan delegation to emphasize Morocco’s stance on various security issues, advocate for the Kingdom’s interests in police cooperation, and reaffirm its commitment to exchanging expertise in counter-terrorism and fighting transnational crime with active countries and organizations.
Morocco Elected as Interpol Vice-President for Africa
Morocco was elected by a majority as Interpol’s Vice President for Africa during the executive committee elections, in recognition of its efforts to uphold regional and international security and its pioneering role in promoting South-South security cooperation.
Morocco’s representative was elected with 96 votes, a strong majority over other candidates.
Morocco presented its candidacy for this position with a firm commitment to developing police structures in Africa and a resolute determination to enhance South-South security cooperation and share its expertise with security services within its continental environment.
Morocco’s candidacy is inspired by the High Royal Guidelines, making South-South cooperation a strategic priority for the Kingdom and its African partners, with a pragmatic vision focused on developing ties between Morocco and African countries across all fields, including security.
Following its election to Interpol’s executive committee as Vice President for Africa, Morocco aims to coordinate efforts with national central bureaus across African countries and globally to respond swiftly and effectively to terrorist threats linked to the regional spread of extremist organizations.
The goal is also to highlight and coordinate efforts to counter non-traditional risks related to the malicious use of AI and new technologies by organized crime groups.
The DGSN nominated Police Commissioner Mohamed Dkhissi, Director of Criminal Investigations and Head of the Interpol-Rabat National Central Bureau, for this position.
Interpol Flag Handover to Morocco Ahead of Hosting the 93rd Interpol General Assembly
At the end of the final day of the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, the Interpol flag was handed over to Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi, as the leader of the delegation from the host country for the next General Assembly.
Interpol maintains this tradition of presenting its flag to the host country of its General Assembly in preparation for the upcoming annual gathering, the largest assembly of law enforcement agencies worldwide.
On this occasion, Mr. Hammouchi delivered a speech to the assembly participants, reiterating his gratitude and appreciation to all member countries for unanimously granting Morocco, specifically Marrakech, the honor of hosting Interpol’s 93rd General Assembly in 2025.
He expressed the pride of Morocco’s security services in establishing the Kingdom as a safe destination for countries, organizations, and police institutions to discuss ways to build a safer world and develop comprehensive, cross-border security strategies.
The Director General emphasized the determination of Morocco’s security services to ensure the successful conduct of the upcoming Interpol General Assembly by promoting fruitful meetings and innovative approaches that foster a united global front against multiple security challenges.
Following his speech, a video showcasing Morocco’s assets and Marrakech’s historic landmarks, along with the Moroccan security model, was shown to highlight the capabilities of the host country for the next Interpol General Assembly.
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