Moroccan Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi met with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon on April 18, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defense and security cooperation between the two nations.
According to a readout from the US Department of Defense, Secretary Austin thanked Minister Loudiyi for Morocco's leadership in regional security and its role as a Major Non-NATO Ally. The officials discussed shared security challenges and opportunities to deepen the strategic partnership.
The talks also covered ongoing military exercises and defense trade. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a stable and prosperous Maghreb region and acknowledged the importance of their longstanding alliance.
