While a visit by the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, was scheduled for this Friday, April 1 in Morocco, the invitation sent by King Mohammed VI, Thursday, March 31, to the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchèz changed gives it.
Indeed, in a press release from the Royal Cabinet, it is indicated that King Mohammed VI expressed his ” appreciation » for the content of the message sent to him by Pedro Sanchez on March 14, and invited the latter to pay a visit to Morocco in the coming days. A request that caused the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to be canceled in order to schedule another high-level one in which the two Spanish officials will take part.
According to Mohamed Bouden, head of the Atlas Center for the Analysis of Political and Institutional Indicators, the content of the Royal Cabinet’s press release relating to the telephone conversation held by King Mohammed VI with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, reflects a common will and determination. to work for the future of Moroccan-Spanish relations on the basis of respect for fundamental interests and the main issues, the main one being territorial integrity for Morocco.
” The foundations laid by King Mohammed VI in his speech of August 20, 2021 have enabled a positive and fruitful rise in the course of relations between the two countries. The letter received by the King from the Spanish President represented a historic turning point in Spain’s approach to the Moroccan Sahara issue. Therefore, the new Spanish logic that does not harm the higher interests of the Kingdom, has initiated the way for the transition of relations to a broader scope based on a renewed growth of strategic trust and the deepening of cooperation and practical coordination in various economic, political, security and geostrategic arrangements“, raises the political analyst in an analysis delivered to MoroccoLatestNews.
Thus, the upcoming meetings in the relations between the two countries are a driving force and a new historical starting point for more cooperation, investment, business, reciprocity and coordination regarding immigration issues, the fight against terrorism and organized crime, observes Bouden, in the light of a common understanding of the relationship from a strategic point of view and a long-term vision, he says.
” Moroccan-Spanish relations have great potential, and the boom they are experiencing today, thanks to the King’s wise vision, will make it possible to make the most of the potential for cooperation, to cover new opportunities, to accelerate and significantly improve the comprehensiveness and leadership of relationships and elevate them to a higher level“, he remarks.
A high-level desire for fruitful cooperation between the two neighbors
There is a high-level will and practical guidance to lay a solid foundation for cooperation and partnership between the two countries in light of the fluctuating international situation, observes the political scientist.
Indeed, the head of the Atlas Center for the Analysis of Political and Institutional Indicators believes that the new logic that will govern Moroccan-Spanish relations represents a strategic compass that will focus primarily on the bilateral dimension and the opportunities opened up in Europe and in Africa, which are also opportunities in the interest of the various partners of the two countries.
He notes in this sense that ” the Kingdom of Morocco enjoys a particular geographical advantage in the construction of an interconnection and communication towards the African continent and the Middle East“, he specifies.
The political scientist thus draws attention to the fact that it exists today” clear royal directives regarding the revitalization and expansion of the communication process, the exchange of visits between the delegations of the two countries and the transformation of the important consensus into a roadmap and regular work within the framework of a multidimensional partnership“, before specifying that the invitation addressed by the King to the Spanish President, represents a very important opportunity to seize the opportunities of this new phase of work and consultation between the two countries.
» The pioneering and decisive role of King Mohammed VI in launching a new chapter and a significant stage for Moroccan-Spanish relations represented a source of strength and a pillar for the development of constructive factors for bilateral relations according to a perspective based on a rational logical approach that is global, frank and reinforced by mutual understanding“, observes Bouden.
Thus, this new reality of Moroccan-Spanish relations is today ” marked by the strategic importance that the two countries represent for each other, which was clearly demonstrated by the defense by the Spanish Prime Minister of his realistic choice as to the relevance of the autonomy initiative before the spanish parliament“, raises Mohamed Bouden.
» The new Spanish position and the growing international positions in favor of the relevance, credibility and realism of the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty also express the regional position enjoyed by the Kingdom of Morocco and its regional and continental weight thanks to a comprehensive royal approach, insightful and productive of solutions and pioneering in proposing initiatives“, concludes the political analyst.
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