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This visit comes at a significant moment, as Morocco has recently appointed its first-ever Defence Attach\u00e9 in Islamabad \u2014 a landmark step that reflects Rabat\u2019s growing interest in deepening defence and security ties with Pakistan.<br \/>\nThe appointment is seen as a major institutional development, providing a permanent channel for defence diplomacy and coordination between the two countries. During the visit, Pakistan and Morocco are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance defence collaboration. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CASABLANCA Pakistan\u2019s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif arrived in Morocco on a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Upon his arrival at Casablanca Airport, he was warmly received by Major General Ahmed Hattouto, Commander of the Casablanca Army, senior Moroccan officials, and Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to Morocco, Syed Adil Gilani. 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