Amir Baram, the Director-General of Israel’s Ministry of Defense, held high-level meetings in Rabat on Sunday with senior Moroccan defense officials, as the two countries continue to develop their security and defense cooperation.
Table Of Content
According to information reported by MAP and Le360, Baram held two official meetings during his visit to Morocco.
He first met Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, at the headquarters of the National Defense Administration in Rabat.
Baram also met Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone.
Cybersecurity and Defense Industry Cooperation
The meetings focused on several areas of defense cooperation, including cybersecurity and information protection.
The two sides also discussed defense industries and the possibility of developing a stronger defense industrial base in Morocco. Other topics included military equipment and technology, technical cooperation, training and the exchange of expertise.
The discussions also covered the protection of classified military information and sensitive defense materials.
Both sides further stressed the importance of implementing action plans approved by the Moroccan-Israeli Joint Military Commission.
Growing Defense Cooperation
The visit comes as Morocco and Israel continue to expand cooperation in the defense sector.
In October 2026, Israel took part officially for the first time with a national pavilion at the Marrakech International Air Show. Eight Israeli defense companies participated in the event.
The companies included firms specializing in drones, artificial intelligence and military communications.
The event marked another step in the growing presence of Israeli defense companies in Morocco’s aerospace and defense sectors.
A Senior Israeli Defense Figure
Amir Baram brings extensive military experience to his current position.
A retired general, he previously served as Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli military. He also formerly commanded Israel’s Northern Command.
His visit to Rabat therefore reflects the high-level nature of ongoing contacts between Moroccan and Israeli defense officials.