This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from Hibapress, the Arabic version:
The Spanish Foreign Minister underlined in a press interview with El País, the strategic importance of the partnership between Spain and Morocco, explaining that Morocco is a key partner for Spain and the European Union in many international questions, in particular in the fields of the fight against terrorism, smuggling and illegal immigration. The Minister stressed that this partnership is one of the main pillars of relations between the two countries and is reflected in bilateral cooperation which includes the areas of security and trade.
The Minister stressed that Morocco is considered one of the strategic partners of the first degree of Spain, recognizing its leading role in the fight against security threats, such as the mafia which negotiates human beings, in addition to being a pivot actor to improve the stability of the Mediterranean region. He also pointed out that the commercial figures between the two countries are among the highest recorded by Spain, with only trade with the United States and the United Kingdom.
As for the question of the Moroccan Sahara, the Spanish minister confirmed the support of Spain on the initiative of auto-government proposed by Morocco, considering it as the most realistic and applicable solution to resolve the regional conflict. He added that this position is supported by most countries of the European Union, which is reflected in the joint declaration between Spain and Morocco.
The Minister said Spain supports the efforts of the United Nations secretary to find a peaceful solution to this conflict.
