Spanish PM in Morocco to bolster cooperation after mending ties

Spain’s Prime minister was welcomed Wednesday (Feb. 1) by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch.

Pedro Sanchez and Akhannouch presided over an financial discussion board in Rabat. The Spaniard’s journey to the north African Kingdom is aimed toward additional mending ties after a deep diplomatic disaster between the international locations was resolved final yr.

“Our frequent purpose is to launch a brand new stage that can permit us to benefit from the complete potential provided by the connection between our two international locations [it will be built on] a renewed foundation of belief and in in accordance with agreements, mutual respect and understanding. We are going to signal 24 agreements,” Pedro Sacnhez stated.

As each international locations seal agreements Thursday, Sanchez and a dozen ministers are set to fulfill with prime members of the Moroccan authorities.

Spain’s PM stated the edges additionally intention to “utterly normalise the passage of individuals and items at crossing factors”.

Spain is the third-largest investor in Morocco.