The Ministry of Defense in Mali hosted Monday a military delegation from the Moroccan Armed Forces, led by Major General Abdelghani Mouhib, for the first meeting of the Joint Military Committee between the two countries, as reported in a statement from the Mali Armed Forces.
Discussions took place with the presence of General Mahamadou Massaoulé Samaké, the strategic advisor at the General Staff of the Malian army.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation across various sectors, including training and equipment.
General Oumar Diara, Chief of the General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces, expressed his satisfaction with the meeting, aligning it with the political vision of Mali’s transitional president.
Mouhib expressed gratitude to the high authorities of both countries for their commitment to strengthening military partnership, emphasizing the long-standing ties between Morocco and Mali in various fields, and reiterated Morocco’s commitment to supporting the Sahel region in facing the challenges it currently faces.
Abderrahmane Mkaoui, a military affairs expert, said the visit come at a time when Mali faces growing insecurity and threats from terrorist organizations active in the region.
These include groups such as Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, linked to the Algerian regime, and the Katiba Macina operating in the Sahel.
Mkaoui added in an interview with Hespress AR that these challenges require Mali’s authorities to strengthen military cooperation with influential and security-capable nations like Morocco.
The Malian Armed Forces, given the complex security situation, need training and development for their troops, particularly special forces, and could benefit from Morocco’s experience, he said.
“Morocco-Mali military cooperation is a key factor for the authorities in Bamako to restore security and overcome the various challenges posed by armed groups, who are increasingly well-equipped.”
“Morocco itself is concerned with these threats, which are funded by regional actors aiming to undermine the Atlantic initiative launched by the kingdom for the benefit of the Sahel countries.”
He also noted that “in addition to its readiness to support the restructuring of the Malian army and train its officers, Morocco is also prepared to contribute to resolving the Azawad issue, especially as many Tuareg tribes have Moroccan roots and consider Morocco a special partner. This has raised concerns in some countries, notably Algeria, whose interventionist policies have led the Malian
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