Morocco, Spain agree to open new chapter in bilateral relations
April 8, 2022, 10:04 am

Morocco, Spain agree to open new chapter in bilateral relations

Moroccan King Mohammed VI (File photo: Facebook page)

The Xinhua reported, a statement issued by the Moroccan Royal Cabinet said that Morocco and Spain on Thursday reiterated their will to open a new chapter in the bilateral relations.

The statement said, Moroccan King Mohammed VI and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, during their talks held in Rabat, pledged to start a new stage in the bilateral ties "based on mutual respect, reciprocal trust, permanent consultation, frank and loyal cooperation."

It added, they also agreed to take concrete actions in the framework of a roadmap covering all areas of their partnership.

Bilateral relations between Morocco and Spain deteriorated in April last year, after Spain admitted the Polisario Front leader for medical treatment using Algerian documents.

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Hoy, España y Marruecos inician una nueva etapa de las relaciones bilaterales basada en la comunicación permanente y la transparencia, el respeto mutuo y de los acuerdos firmados. Este es un momento histórico y necesario. Somos países vecinos, amigos y socios y queremos que esta nueva fase, guiada por unos principios sólidos y una hoja de ruta ambiciosa y clara, permita la gestión de los asuntos de interés común de manera concertada, sin cabida para los actos unilaterales.⁣ ⁣ Uno de los primeros objetivos será la recuperación de la plena normalidad en la circulación de bienes y mercancías en los pasos fronterizos de Ceuta y Melilla. Vamos a proceder a la reapertura de esos pasos fronterizos para garantizar un flujo ordenado de personas, con seguridad y de acuerdo a los requisitos sanitarios necesarios. También circularán con normalidad las mercancías y se reanudarán las conexiones marítimas y los preparativos de la Operación Paso del Estrecho. Además pondremos en marcha grupos de trabajo para la concertación en todos los ámbitos en los que compartimos intereses.⁣ ⁣ Afrontamos con responsabilidad y esperanza la nueva andadura que iniciamos, que contribuirá de manera concreta a garantizar los intereses, la estabilidad y la integridad de nuestros países.⁣
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In last month, Spain announced a major shift in its policy by endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan to settle the dispute over Western Sahara, paving the way for easing their strained ties.

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The statement added that Sanchez reaffirmed his country's position on the Western Sahara issue, which considers "the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the dispute."

Source: xinhua

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