Spain renews commitment to strengthen relations with Morocco, ‘a reliable partner’ – The North Africa Post

The Spanish government reiterated, Thursday, the importance of reinforcing its relations with Morocco, which is a “neighbor and a reliable partner.”

“Morocco is, without doubt, a reliable partner and neighbor,” said the Spanish government spokeswoman, Isabel Rodriguez, who was guest to a program aired on Spain’s Antena 3 TV channel.

The Spanish official praised the multiple partnerships between Madrid (Rabat) and Madrid (Madrid), noting that there are significant areas of shared interest.

She stated that Morocco is a significant neighbor and must be maintained good relations with it, not only in terms managing migration flows but also in economic matters.

The Spanish government – through its president Pedro Sanchez and officials heading key ministries – has repeatedly reaffirmed its determination and commitment to further developing relations between the two countries, in line with their new roadmap.

Last April, Spain and Morocco signed a joint declaration that was made at the conclusion of talks between Pedro Sanchez, the President of Spain’s government, and King Mohammed VI. This declaration highlighted the fact that the two countries have entered a new era in their bilateral relations.

This new stage responds to the call of King Mohammed VI, to “inaugurate an unprecedented stage in the relations between the two countries”, and of King Felipe VI to work together to materialize this new relationship.

It is also in line with the desire of the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, to “build a relationship on more solid foundations.”