Spain-Morocco relationship is ‘loyal and privileged’, an ‘example of efficiency” – Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska

The relationship between Morocco and Spain is “loyal and privileged” and is an “example of efficiency”, stressed Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska.

“We are privileged partners in all areas of common interest, including the fight against irregular immigration and terrorism, human trafficking, security, and economic, commercial and cultural cooperation. We are two very close neighbors, beyond the strictly political sphere”, Grande-Marlaska told MAP.

The Spanish official, who attended a reception hosted Sunday by Morocco’s ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, to mark the 24th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, said “relations between Spain and Morocco have been important throughout history, and we have deepened them.”

“We have a stable relationship, with absolute convergence and unfailing loyalty in all areas,” he insisted.

“As Minister of the Interior, I can assure you that our cooperation in the fields of security, irregular immigration, human trafficking, and the fight against terrorism is highly satisfactory. Our cooperation in all these areas is an example of efficiency”, said Grande-Marlaska.

The Spanish official, who expressed congratulations to the Moroccan King and people on Throne Day, said that the celebration of this event is “an important day for Morocco and Moroccans, but also for countries like Spain that wish to maintain the best relations with Morocco.”

”Morocco has successfully carried out reforms in social policies, equality, economic development, renewable energies, the fight against climate change and the energy and digital transition,” noted the Spanish official.