Global Security: Rabat Becomes the Heart of a Tripartite Strategic Alliance
Rabat once again asserts itself as a key crossroads of security diplomacy. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Moroccan capital hosted a high-level summit bringing together Abdellatif Hammouchi, head of the DGSN-DGST security pole, and his counterparts Francisco Pardo Piqueras (Spain) and Dieter Romann (Germany). This annual meeting, born from a shared commitment expressed in Madrid in 2025, marks a decisive step in consolidating a strong security axis between North Africa and Europe.
At the core of the discussions was a rigorous assessment of cooperation mechanisms in the face of an increasingly hybrid threat. The three leaders reviewed the most pressing issues of the moment: the relentless fight against terrorism, the dismantling of irregular migration networks, and the battle against drug trafficking. Particular emphasis was also placed on cybersecurity, now a priority front where the exchange of technical intelligence has become the cornerstone of protecting national infrastructures.
Regional geopolitics occupied a central place during the meeting. The officials closely analyzed security developments in the Sahel-Sahara region, a true hotspot of instability. Aware that the porosity of borders in this area directly affects the Euro-Mediterranean space, they reaffirmed the need for real-time operational intelligence sharing to neutralize extremist groups’ ambitions before they cross the seas.
One of the distinctive features of this summit lies in the importance given to sports security. With the 2030 horizon and the joint organization of the World Cup, Morocco, Spain, and Germany (drawing on its experience from Euro 2024) are already working on operational integration on the ground. The objective is clear: to harmonize crowd management and public security protocols in order to guarantee the success of these global events.
As a prelude to these future challenges, the delegations were able to closely observe Moroccan expertise during a visit to the Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex. In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, German and Spanish experts discovered cutting-edge systems combining digital surveillance technologies with the strategic deployment of law enforcement forces. This calm show of strength illustrates the Kingdom’s ability to secure events of international scale.
Another highlight of the visit was the discovery of the African Security Cooperation Center. A true innovation in the landscape of continental football, this center serves as a liaison platform between Moroccan officers and their African and foreign counterparts. This structure enables unprecedented coordination in the management of supporters, proving that Morocco acts as a bridge of stability not only toward the North, but also within its own continental family.
The Rabat summit concludes with a shared vision: that of a partnership that goes beyond simple mutual assistance to become a fusion of expertise. By institutionalizing these tripartite meetings, Morocco, Spain, and Germany send a strong message of resilience in the face of transnational threats. This alliance, built on trust and operational efficiency, now stands as the new benchmark model for collective security between the two shores of the Mediterranean.