Visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper and Ambassador David Fischer with high-ranking Moroccan officials demonstrated the depth of our friendship and partnership. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco is a critical partner with the United States on a range of security issues. It is also essential to the global fight against terrorism, especially in the Sahel region. Our joint efforts on military cooperation, counterterrorism, and regional stability means the relationship – and foreign assistance funding – benefit Americans and Moroccans alike.