Morocco and Spain two neighbouring countries with centuries-old shared history are setting the example of a north-south partnership that managed to put aside thorny territorial disputes. In the EU, Morocco has relied on the official support of Spain to counter the opponents of its territorial integrity. “Morocco can rely on Spain as a partner and friend inside the EU,” said Spain’s foreign minister Alfonso Dastis on Wednesday. He told the press following talks with his Moroccan peer that Spain will support Morocco maintain its special relationship with the EU. Morocco claims the two cities lying in the northernmost tips on its territory on the Mediterranean while Spain maintains that they are part of the Spanish territory.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2018 14:15 UTC