HIBAPRESS – Abdelatif Barka
King Mohammed VI affirmed, in his speech before the members of both Houses of Parliament on the occasion of the opening of the new legislative session, on Friday evening, October 9, that the partnership uniting Morocco and Spain is based on political choice and shared will, and cannot be subject to pressure or blackmail.
This stance carries a clear message regarding the nature of relations between the two countries, which are based on respect for sovereignty and balance of interests, away from circumstantial political tensions.
This message comes in the context of the ongoing discussion about managing the migration file, and the legal and security challenges it raises between Rabat and Madrid.
Morocco, which has accumulated significant experience in cooperation with Spain, is moving towards emphasizing the need to develop the mechanisms of this cooperation to align with current transformations, ensure a more effective sharing of responsibilities, while confronting the exploitation of migration issues by criminal networks.
The implications of the royal stance are not limited to the migration file but extend to the future of the entire bilateral relations, in light of the economic, commercial, and security interests that unite the two countries. According to this vision, the goal is to transition from managing recurrent crises to building a long-term strategic partnership based on clarity and mutual commitments, which protects cooperation from the impact of internal political calculations.
This approach reflects Morocco's keenness to continue its relations with Spain, without this meaning acceptance of any attempt to influence its sovereign decisions. True partnership is measured not only by the volume of common interests but also by the extent to which each party respects its commitments to the other, and its ability to resolve disputes through dialogue and institutions.
Thus, the royal speech sets clear parameters for the future of Moroccan-Spanish cooperation, characterized by openness to partnership, adherence to sovereignty, and rejection of the logic of pressure. This equation makes the development of relations between the two countries dependent on a mutual political will capable of prioritizing strategic interests over transient maneuvering.
