RABAT, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Moroccan Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mounia Boucetta, and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement Alexander Laskaris, discussed here on Thursday the security situation in Africa.

During the talks between the two officials, they lauded the excellent relations between Morocco and the United States, particularly in terms of military cooperation, according to a statement from the Moroccan foreign ministry.

Laskaris hailed Morocco's efforts to promote peace and security in Africa, the statement said.

For her part, Boucetta highlighted the importance of adopting a multi-dimensional approach to the rising extremism in Africa.

Laskaris' visit to Morocco is part of AFRICOM's regular consultations with African partner countries, the statement noted.

AFRICOM is one of the U.S. unified combatant commands under the U.S. Department of Defense. It is responsible for U.S. military relations with African countries.