King Mohammed VI has played a “decisive and constructive” role in opening up a new chapter in the Moroccan-Spanish partnership, said on Thursday, in Rabat, Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez. “I would like to commend the decisive role played by King Mohammed VI in resolving the crisis between the two countries”, said Mr. Sanchez […]
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New Roadmap to give momentum to Rabat-Madrid strategic partnership
After having resolved their diplomatic row over the Sahara, Morocco and Spain unveiled on Thursday a roadmap to give a new impetus to their cooperation in various sectors on the basis of mutual respect, trust and permanent consultation. Details of the new roadmap were released in the Joint Declaration issued following the meeting held Thursday […]
Sahara: Madrid reaffirms strong support to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan (Joint Statement)
Spain deems the Moroccan autonomy plan, presented in 2007, as the “most serious, realistic and credible basis for the resolution of the Sahara dispute.” In a joint statement issued following the talks held Thursday in Rabat with King Mohammed VI, Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez says Madrid “recognizes the importance of the Sahara issue for […]
Morocco’s King receives Spain’s PM, opening new page in bilateral ties
King Mohammed VI received this Thursday at the Royal Palace in Rabat Head of the Spanish Government Pedro Sanchez, who is visiting the country at the invitation of the Sovereign, as part of a new stage of partnership set between Rabat and Madrid. This audience, which is a continuation of the telephone conversation held on […]
Handling of Disputes: The World Could Learn from the Diplomacy of Morocco (Washington Times)
“The world could learn from the diplomacy of Morocco” in the management of disputes, says the leading American newspaper “The Washington Times”. In an opinion piece published Thursday, columnist Tim Constantine highlights the way in which Rabat and Madrid have been able to transcend their differences after a period of frost diplomatic relations, arguing that […]
President of Spanish Government starts official visit to Morocco
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez started Thursday a landmark visit to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI as the two countries are opening up a new era in their relations based on transparency, mutual respect and permanent consultation. Upon his arrival in the North African Kingdom, Mr. Sanchez was greeted by Moroccan peer […]
Italy turns to Libya to replace Russian energy supply
Italian Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani has indicated that Rome will conclude its first deal to obtain more gas from Libya and other suppliers, to replace Russian flows in the coming weeks. “A series of talks are underway … in the next few weeks, we will close the first agreements,” Cingolani said in an online […]
Morocco: Central Bank, Exchange Office warn of dangers of crypto-currency
Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), has again warned against the risks of crypto-currency, which remains illegal in the country. Despite previous warnings regarding the risks associated with the use of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, it has been established that some physical and moral persons continue to use this type of operation, said […]
Morocco takes over presidency of UfM Parliamentary Assembly
Morocco has officially taken, Wednesday in Strasbourg, the presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). The handover of the presidency of this body to the speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami, took place during the meeting of the Mediterranean delegation chaired by European Parliament President, […]
Spanish Air Europa resumes Madrid-Marrakech flights
Spanish airline Air Europa has announced its return to Morocco with the resumption of flights between Madrid and Marrakech. The company operates two flights per week between its base in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez and Marrakech-Menara airport on Sundays and Thursdays. The reopening of this air link is part of the growth plan activated […]









