US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr praised Morocco’s leadership in Africa and its role in backing UN peacekeeping efforts.
This came in a phone call with Morocco’s Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone Lt. Gen. Mohammed Berrid.
The two officials discussed “Morocco’s role as a regional leader and the importance of Exercise AFRICAN LION,” the US Joint Staff said in a statement.
“Additionally, Gen. Brown thanked Lt. Gen. Berrid for Morocco’s leadership in supporting other African nations and multiple United Nations peacekeeping operations,” it said.
“Both military leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing security cooperation activities that will improve security in the Sahel and Maghreb regions,” it added.
“Morocco is a key partner and plays an important role in ensuring stability on the African continent,” concluded the statement.