Rwanda and the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a military cooperation agreement that establishes a strong framework for enhancing military ties and sets the stage for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement was signed on June 18, 2025, during a three-day official working visit by Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, to the Kingdom of Morocco. According to the Ministry of Defence, the visit began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, in tribute to the historical legacy and enduring leadership of Morocco’s founding father. Th

Rwanda and the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a military cooperation agreement that establishes a strong framework for enhancing military ties and sets the stage for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement was signed on June 18, 2025, during a three-day official working visit by Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, to the Kingdom of Morocco. According to the Ministry of Defence, the visit began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, in tribute to the historical legacy and enduring leadership of Morocco’s founding father. The first day also featured a high-level bilateral meeting between the Rwandan delegation and their Moroccan counterparts, led by Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the Administration of National Defence. The meeting took place at the Headquarters of the Administration of National Defence. “The discussions centered on strengthening defence cooperation,” the Ministry of Defence stated. The day concluded with the formal signing of the Military Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. This landmark agreement establishes a robust framework for enhancing military ties and paves the way for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations. “This visit marks a significant milestone in Rwanda–Morocco defence relations and signals a shared commitment to peace, stability, and mutual development,” the Ministry of Defence added. Rwanda and Morocco have maintained a strong diplomatic relationship for decades. By 2019, the two nations had signed agreements covering areas such as trade, environmental protection, mining, geology and hydrocarbons, judicial cooperation, and human capital development, bringing the total number of bilateral agreements to thirty-six.

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