Madrid: Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, on Monday underlined the importance of bolstering the cultural ties between Morocco and Spain. Describing Morocco as a ‘strategic partner’ and ‘friendly country’, Albares emphasized Spain’s intention to promote the presence of the Spanish language in Morocco as part of efforts to enhance cultural connections between the two nations.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Albares, who chaired the first Global Observatory of Spanish in Madrid, announced plans to launch two in-depth studies focusing on the status of the Spanish language in Morocco and Brazil. These studies aim to strengthen the presence of the Spanish language in key areas.
The Global Observatory of Spanish will conduct these studies to evaluate the impact and contribution of the language in strategic sectors such as science, technology, and diplomacy. The initiative seeks to prioritize the promotion of the Spanish language and reinforce Spain’s cultural and linguistic links w
ith partner countries like Morocco, as stated by the head of Spanish diplomacy.