France reiterated, Monday, its support to the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as a “serious and credible basis for discussions” for the resolution of the dispute over the Sahara. France’s position on the Sahara is “constant, in favor of a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security […]
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EU, Spanish officials welcome positive development of Morocco-Spain relations
The European Union (EU) welcomed, Monday, the positive development of relations between Morocco and Spain, saying this development is “beneficial for the implementation of the Euro-Moroccan partnership as a whole”. “The European Union welcomes any positive development between its member states and Morocco in their bilateral relations, which can only be beneficial for the implementation […]
Spain-Morocco: Spanish media hails Madrid’s support for Autonomy Initiative as a strategic decision for solid relationship
Spanish media have largely commented on Madrid’s shift in its position on the Sahara issue, pointing out that by expressing clear-cut support to the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative for the Sahara, as “the most serious, realistic and credible basis” to settle the issue, Spain has adopted a “strategic and courageous” decision to build a “stable, solid, […]
After its Sahara move, Spain sees new dawn in relations with Morocco
Morocco and Spain ushered a new era based on mutual respect and sincere cooperation after the Spanish Presidency openly expressed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara region. Spanish media Larazon said Spain’s support for the autonomy plan is a recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory. By the past, […]
Algeria once again shows that it is genuine party to Sahara conflict
Algeria has once again discredited itself and showed the world that it’s the genuine party to the artificial dispute over the Sahara, after it recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultation following Spain’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara. Spain’s PM Sanchez had sent a letter to King Mohammed […]
Ambassador Karima Benyaich returns to Madrid after Spain’s clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity
Moroccan ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich returned Sunday to her post in Madrid after Head of Spanish government Pedro Sanchez sent King Mohammed VI a letter voicing clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan for the Sahara. In a statement to Spanish news agency EFE, Mrs. Benyaich said “a new stage, a new […]
Washington shares Spain’s position on Sahara, reaffirms support for Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan
Washington has stressed that it shares Spain’s position on the Sahara issue, and reiterated that the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco is “serious, credible and realistic”. “We continue to consider the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as serious, credible and realistic” and which has a clear potential to meet the aspirations of the people of […]
Spain vows commitment to guaranteeing Morocco’s sovereignty, territorial integrity – Government Presidency
The Spanish government said it is committed to respecting Morocco’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity,” as part of a “new era” in bilateral ties. “We are ushering today a new era in our ties with Morocco, based on mutual respect, the implementation of agreements, refraining from unilateral actions, transparency and permanent communication,” said the Spanish Presidency […]
Spain says Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara most serious, realistic and credible solution
Spain said it supports Morocco’s autonomy initiative as “the most serious, realistic and credible” basis for settling the Sahara issue and pointed out that it is keen is to build with the North African country, “a great friend and ally” a new relationship, based on transparency, and mutual respect. This came in a message from […]
US unseats Algeria as Spain’s first gas supplier, Nigeria on way to take Algiers’ market share
US has exported more gas to Spain than Algeria so far this year as new players seek a foothold in the Spanish gas market. Spanish authorities have often complained at the insufficient gas flow through the Medgaz pipeline which couldn’t match the amount the Spanish market was receiving through the Maghreb-Europe pipeline that used to […]








