Morocco and the United States signed a twinning agreement on Friday aimed at curbing the proliferation of weapons. The agreement was inked between Morocco’s National Laboratory of Scientific Police, under the General Directorate of National Security, and the American Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The signing took place at the US State Department in Washington, attended by US Assistant Secretary of State Melody Stewart, Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, as well as a Moroccan delegation including Ismail El Shagouri, Director of Comprehensive Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from the Moroccan Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Amrani noted that this advancement in bolstering Morocco-US partnership signifies a special indicator of trust and commitment, fostering the development of relations in line with the ambitions to enhance bilateral cooperation bridges, as envisioned by the Moroccan monarch.
He explained that the agreement will contribute to establishing new initiatives and mechanisms within the framework of diplomatic and political convergence towards international peace and security, emphasizing its importance in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, especially regarding the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Stewart praised the robust partnership between the United States and Morocco, highlighting the alignment of perspectives which is not only appreciated but continually valued. She expressed shared ambitions with Morocco to capitalize on achievements and enhance innovation, thereby elevating their exceptional partnership.
She affirmed that today’s agreement underscores their commitment to delineate contours of close cooperation, expressing satisfaction towards deepening and diversifying the scope of these relations.
According to Stewart, this agreement constitutes a critical step towards deeper collaboration between the two countries in monitoring and limiting the spread of weapons under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
