In Rabat this week, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director-General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance, hosted a senior Spanish delegation led by General Luis Peláez Piñeiro, Head of Spain’s Intelligence Directorate. The meeting marked the culmination of an official mission focused on deepening bilateral security ties.
strategic cooperation takes center stage
The ceremony underscored the robust partnership between Morocco’s DGSN and Spain’s security agencies, recognized as a benchmark in counterterrorism and cross-border crime prevention. Spanish Interior Ministry decrees awarded distinguished honors to several Moroccan security officials, including Hammouchi, in recognition of their pivotal roles in strengthening operational collaboration and technical assistance.
awarded for excellence in shared security efforts
A formal statement highlighted these accolades as evidence of the deep strategic alignment between Rabat and Madrid. Spanish officials emphasized their appreciation for Morocco’s proactive approach in addressing mutual security threats, reinforcing trust in joint counterterrorism and organized crime initiatives.
During the event, General Peláez Piñeiro reiterated Spain’s view of Morocco as an «essential strategic ally» in the fight against terrorism and transnational crime. He praised the advanced level of security cooperation, calling it a critical asset in tackling evolving regional and global challenges.
a history of mutual recognition
This latest round of honors follows Spain’s awarding of the Grand Cross of Civil Guard Merit to Hammouchi in November 2025—the highest distinction in the Spanish security sector. His earlier receipt of the Cross of Police Merit with Red Distinction in 2014 further cemented his legacy as a key figure in fostering exemplary Morocco-Spain security cooperation.
