Rabat: Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, received the Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Robert Kalin¡k. This engagement follows High Royal Instructions, highlighting the significance of the meeting.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Slovak official, who is currently on a working visit to Morocco, was accompanied by a high-level military delegation and senior officials from companies specializing in the defense industry. The ministers engaged in discussions on bilateral and regional issues, focusing on enhancing cooperation in the defense sector.

Loudyi underscored the strategic importance of the defense industry in Morocco, which benefits from High Royal Solicitude. He highlighted Morocco’s favorable investment climate, which offers a range of incentives for joint collaboration projects in the defense sector. This aligns with Morocco’s broader strategy to attract foreign investment in strategic fields.

The Slovak Minister of Defense, Robert Kalin¡k, emphasized that the visit aims to reinforce and diversify bilateral cooperation. He expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Morocco’s defense industry, citing the country’s advantageous business climate and strategic position as a gateway for Slovak companies to access the African market.

The meeting also served as a platform to highlight various South-South and regional cooperation initiatives under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. These initiatives position Morocco as a key player in promoting stability, progress, and peace in the Eurafrican region.

In conclusion, the two officials expressed a shared ambition to further strengthen military cooperation, particularly in the defense industry, as stated in the press release.