Rabat:Iraq The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has signed a memorandum of understanding with Morocco to boost scientific and academic cooperation. This agreement aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in training, qualification, and the exchange of experiences, particularly in developing scientific and security capabilities.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the memorandum facilitates cooperation between Iraq’s Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development and Morocco’s Royal Police Institute. It seeks to expand coordination and exchange expertise, focusing on academic and specialized experience related to security operations.

The Iraqi delegation, led by Lieutenant General Amer Saddam Saeed Al-Maliki, comprised officers and personnel from the Ministry of Interior with various professional and security backgrounds. The signing, directed by Senior Deputy Minister Hussein Al-Awadi, aligns with the Ministry’s efforts to enhance security cooperation with Arab and international institutions and to leverage shared experiences in training and academic development.

The objectives of the memorandum include advancing scientific knowledge, improving the proficiency of Iraqi personnel, and strengthening the Legal Department’s role within the Ministry of Interior. It also aims to foster institutional cooperation, update training curricula and academic programs, and qualify specialized staff.

During their visit to Morocco, the Iraqi delegation toured the Higher Institute for Security Sciences in Ifrane to learn from Morocco’s experience in security training. They also visited the General Directorate for National Security in Rabat, focusing on Morocco’s security practices to promote expertise exchange between the nations’ institutions. This visit aims to strengthen Iraqi-Moroccan relations, develop joint action programs, and enhance collaboration in security and academic fields.