Madrid: Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jos© Manuel Albares, welcomed the “excellent” momentum of bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco. Speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Albares expressed his gratitude to Morocco for its support during last week’s power blackout in Spain, which facilitated a quick restoration of electricity to parts of the Iberian country.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Albares also highlighted the significant progress achieved in Morocco-Spain relations during the new phase initiated after President of the Spanish Government Pedro S¡nchez sent a letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI. In this letter, S¡nchez reiterated that the autonomy plan for the Moroccan Sahara is “the most serious, credible, and realistic basis” for reaching a settlement to this regional conflict.

Albares further praised the “historic record” of £23 billion in trade between the two countries, which was boosted by the roadmap agreed upon on April 7, 2022.