New Page Of Relations, Says Joint Statement By Moroccan King And Spanish Prez

Rabat, April 8 (TNA) Morocco and Spain have adopted a joint statement at the end of discussions between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the President of the Spain, Pedro Sánchez, who is visiting the Kingdom at the invitation of the Sovereign as part of a new stage of partnership between the two countries.

The adopted joint statement underlined the “opening up of a new page in the relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Spain”. It furtehr said that Morocco and Spain, aware of the magnitude and strategic importance of the ties that unite them and of the legitimate aspirations of both peoples for peace, security and prosperity, are today embarking on the building of a new stage in their bilateral relationship.

Based on the principles of transparency, permanent dialogue, mutual respect, compliance and implementation of commitments and agreements signed by both parties, this new stage responds to the call of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to 'inaugurate a new stage in relations between the two countries', and of His Majesty King Felipe VI to 'walk together to materialize this new relationship' ". It also corresponds to the will of the President of the Spanish Government, H.E. Pedro Sanchez "to build a relationship on more solid foundations".

In this spirit, both countries intend to establish a sustainable and ambitious roadmap. The visit of the President of the Spanish Government to Morocco is an important moment to consolidate this roadmap and to define the priorities of the next High Level Meeting, to be held before the end of this year.