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Morocco has begun delivering military equipment to Liberia under a defense cooperation agreement that includes specialized commando training for about 140 Liberian soldiers and assistance in developing a military air wing.
A Moroccan C-130 transport aircraft carrying military vehicles and operational supplies landed at Roberts International Airport on Monday, with a second shipment expected in the coming days, according to authorities.
The deliveries are part of a broader partnership covering military training, aviation, maritime security and healthcare.
The agreement, signed in Rabat on Oct. 21, 2025, aims to strengthen the operational and logistical capabilities of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
About 140 Liberian military personnel are expected to travel to Morocco for specialized commando training designed to improve their tactical skills and combat readiness.
Morocco also plans to help Liberia develop a military air wing by training pilots and technical personnel.
The partnership gained momentum in September when Armed Forces of Liberia Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Davidson Fayiah Forleh visited Morocco and met Gen. Mohammed Berrid.
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding focused on strengthening Liberia’s military capabilities.
Cooperation also extends to maritime security, with Liberian military delegations holding discussions with the Royal Moroccan Navy and its naval academies on assistance for the Liberia Coast Guard.
The countries are also working with Morocco’s Mohammed V Military Hospital on medical personnel exchanges and specialist treatment for Liberian military members.
The agreement gives Liberia access to Moroccan military expertise and equipment as the West African country seeks to strengthen its armed forces.
