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The European Union has expressed support for the efforts engaged by the UN Secretary-General to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The EU stand was expressed Thursday in New York at the UN Fourth Committee. Speaking on behalf of the European bloc, the delegate of Hungary said: […]
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Friday praised Moroccan-Spanish security cooperation, describing it as “exceptional and extraordinary”. “Cooperation with Morocco is exceptional and extraordinary, obviously based on trust and good faith. It is a daily effort to serve the interests of the two respective societies and guarantee the rights and freedoms of all,” the Spanish […]
André Azoulay, advisor to King Mohammed VI, was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Alfonso X the Wise, one of Spain’s most prestigious honors, in a ceremony in Madrid. The award was presented by Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, at the historic Viana Palace. Albares praised Azoulay’s lifelong dedication to promoting coexistence […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agreed with Mauritanian president Mohammed Ould Ghazouani to stem migration flows, as part of a West African tour that will lead him to Gambia and Senegal. The Canary Islands, located close to the African coast and used as a stepping stone for migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe — […]
The Spanish Government has agreed that Mauritanian nationals holding an ordinary passport will require an airport transit visa to transit through the international zones of Spanish airports. This preventive measure, covered by article 3, paragraph 2, of the European Union’s Schengen visa Code, has been taken in response to recent events at airports throughout Spain, […]
Spanish Checkin Hotels group has announced the opening of two new tourist establishments in Morocco, reinforcing its presence in the kingdom as part of its strategic expansion, the group said in a statement released on Wednesday. The first, DWO Marrakech Ennakhil, is a luxurious 5-star hotel situated in the vibrant city of Marrakech. The hotel […]
Manuel Navarrete, the director of Spain’s Center for Intelligence against Terrorism and Organized Crime (CITCO), has praised the ongoing security collaboration between Spain and Morocco. Speaking on the 10th anniversary of CITCO, Navarrete emphasized the strength and consistency of this partnership. “The cooperation between the Police, the Guardia Civil [Civil Guard], and Spanish security forces, […]
The joint bid by Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the 2030 World Cup reached a “significant” milestone with the official submission of the complete bid file to the International Football Federation (FIFA), at an event held on Monday at FIFA’s offices in Paris, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a press release. […]
The thousand years of Mediterranean culture and historical collaborations between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal could today serve as a stimulus for a new wave of shared cooperation, Spanish Institute for Governance and Applied Economics Coordenadas pointed out. In an analysis published this week, the prestigious research center highlighted the “great potential” for the developing partnership […]
Morocco, with its “long history of intercultural coexistence,” and outstanding international presence plays a key role in promoting East-West dialogue as well as peace and stability, stressed the Spanish Institute for Governance and Applied Economics Coordenadas. “Morocco’s commitment to moderation and religious tolerance made it a key partner for countries in both regions in the […]