Marlaska: There is no Moroccan obstacle behind the delay in the opening of customs in Ceuta and Melilla
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press: Muhammad Zariyouh
The Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande Marlaska, confirmed today Thursday that the delay in the reopening of customs with Morocco in the occupied cities of Ceuta and Melilla is not linked to obstacles on the Moroccan side, but rather to technical problems being resolved. to be determined. This happened during the opening of the new headquarters of the Police and Customs Cooperation Center, in the town of Tuyi, governorate of Pontevedra.
Marlaska stressed that the negotiations between Morocco and Spain are taking place within the framework of an important agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. He explained that this agreement is built on the foundations of trust and full cooperation between the two parties, which reflects their common desire to reach solutions to outstanding issues.
Regarding the allegations reporting the presence of Moroccan obstacles, the minister completely denied their merits, stressing that technical and technical work between the two countries is progressing at a sustained pace with a view to resolving all issues related to reopening customs in Ceuta and Melilla.
Regarding the attempted export incident that occurred yesterday, Wednesday, Marlaska explained that it was a pilot experiment as part of preparations for the opening of customs. The operation included the sending of two trucks from Ceuta and Melilla to Tetouan and Nador, but the operation stopped before entering Moroccan territory without any official explanation being provided from either side. ‘other.
It should be noted that Morocco and Spain have carried out pilot tests to reopen customs during the year 2023, following Morocco’s commitment on this issue during the high-level meeting held in Rabat in February of the same year. Negotiations are still ongoing between the two parties with the aim of reaching a final agreement that would restore official business activity.
