NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken fresh steps toward strengthening bilateral defence relations following high-level talks between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leadership and Morocco’s newly appointed defence envoy.
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, on Thursday received Morocco’s pioneer Defence Attaché to Kenya, Colonel Said Moistaid, at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, in a meeting aimed at enhancing military cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement from the KDF, discussions focused on expanding areas of defence collaboration, reflecting growing diplomatic and security engagement between Kenya and Morocco.
During the engagement, Colonel Moistaid conveyed Morocco’s strong interest in deepening defence ties with Kenya, describing the relationship as one with significant potential for growth.
He reaffirmed Rabat’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the KDF and expressed optimism that the partnership would expand during his tenure in Nairobi.
The Moroccan envoy noted that closer collaboration would enhance mutual understanding between the two defence establishments and contribute to broader regional and continental security objectives.
General Kahariri welcomed the engagement and thanked Colonel Moistaid for his role in advancing bilateral defence relations.
He reiterated Kenya’s openness to strengthening military cooperation with Morocco, noting the importance of structured frameworks to guide such partnerships.
The CDF also expressed appreciation for an invitation to undertake a working visit to Morocco, a move that could further cement defence ties and facilitate knowledge exchange between the two armed forces.
Notably, General Kahariri disclosed that a formal framework to guide defence cooperation between Kenya and Morocco is currently under consideration.
Such a framework is expected to outline areas of collaboration, which may include training, capacity building, defence diplomacy, and the exchange of best practices.
