For stability in Europe, the EU must show more support for Morocco’s “important efforts” on migration and security. Rabat – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that his country’ ties with Morocco are strong and strategic, calling the North African country a “special ally” for Spain. Sanchez made his remarks in an interview in the May-June edition of Politica Exterior, leading Spanish magazine on foreign policy. “Progress and prosperity in Morocco are determining for stability in the Mediterranean and in Spain,” he said. Sanchez said Spain will throw its weight behind Morocco to ensure that the country gets the entirety of the funds and logistic support Europe promised, noting that Morocco’s “important efforts on migration need to be supported.”

Source: The North Africa Journal April 27, 2019 21:11 UTC