Marrakech: The opening ceremony of the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly commenced with speeches from Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, and INTERPOL President, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi. The event marks a significant gathering of global law enforcement leaders in Marrakech.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the opening session was graced by several distinguished Moroccan officials, including Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit; First President of the Court of Cassation and Deputy President of the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, Mohamed Abdennabaoui; and the King’s Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Hicham Balaoui. Other notable attendees were Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita; Deputy Minister for the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa; Lieutenant General Mohamed Haramou, Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie; and Director Gener
al of Studies and Documentation, Mohamed Yassine Mansouri.
Also present were General Delegate for Prison Administration and Reintegration, Mohamed Salah Tamek; Secretary General of INTERPOL, Valdecy Urquiza; Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, Mohamed Ben Ali Koman; and President of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Abdul Majeed bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan. A video was presented during the inaugural session, showcasing the evolution of the Moroccan police institution and its services over the years.
As the supreme governing body of INTERPOL, the General Assembly is recognized as the world’s largest gathering of law enforcement leaders. It serves as a platform for member countries to establish relationships and exchange experiences. The selection of Morocco as the host for this year’s global event underscores the Kingdom’s esteemed regional and international status under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. It also highlights the credibility and trust in Moroccan sec
urity institutions, renowned for their expertise in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime.
The General Assembly annually reviews major trends in crime and security threats worldwide. This session will tackle a variety of issues, such as identifying and dismantling transnational organized crime, dismantling transnational fraud centers, enhancing INTERPOL’s global police capabilities, and advocating for the inclusion of women in policing.
Key topics on the agenda include reviewing the results of the “Silver Notice” pilot project and promoting the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime. The 93rd session, running until November 27, will also involve the election of new Executive Committee members, including the Chair, whose mandates are concluding.
The Assembly makes crucial decisions related to general policy, resource allocation for international cooperation, working methods, finances, and activity programs through resolutions.