Spain
Spain's Vox Party Accuses Morocco of "Extortion" Over Territorial Disputes
The Vox party believes that Spain cannot maintain good relations with Morocco as long as the kingdom continues to "extort" it and "let it happen".
Topic
Diplomacy
Morocco
Morocco Restores Diplomatic Ties with Germany as Ambassador Returns to Berlin
Zohour Alaoui, Morocco’s ambassador to Germany, recalled in May last year for consultations in Rabat, due to Berlin’s "negative" attitude on the Sahara issue and "an attempt to sideline" the kingdom "from regional meetings on Libya" will soon return to her post in the German capital.
Morocco
Philippines Reopens Embassy in Morocco After 30-Year Hiatus, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
The Philippines embassy in Morocco, which has been closed for 30 years, has reopened. Leslie Baja, the new ambassador of the country, presented his credentials to King Mohammed VI during the ceremony to receive foreign ambassadors by the sovereign on January 17.
Spain
Spain-Morocco Diplomatic Rift Persists, Foreign Minister Says
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Friday that the resumption of relations with Morocco will take the time it needs and that he does not plan to visit Rabat anytime soon.
Spain
Morocco Demands Spain's Support on Western Sahara for Diplomatic Thaw
Morocco remains willing to resume its relations with Spain, provided that the latter clearly expresses its support for the kingdom on the Sahara issue.
Spain
Spain's Popular Party Backs King's Call for Renewed Ties with Morocco
The Popular Party (PP) welcomes the remarks made on Monday by King Felipe VI, who expressed Spain’s willingness to "walk together" and "start a new relationship" with Morocco.
Spain
Spain Ready to Mediate Algeria-Morocco Crisis, Awaits Request
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that Spain has not played the role of mediator in the crisis between Algeria and Morocco because neither party has asked it to do so.
Spain
Vox Party Demands Mutual Respect in Spain-Morocco Relations
The spokesman for Vox in Congress , Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, stressed on Tuesday the need to restore relations with Morocco, provided that the latter respects Spain and does not threaten it.
Spain
King Felipe VI Urges Rebuilding Spain-Morocco Ties Amid Diplomatic Crisis
King Felipe VI has publicly spoken, for the first time, about the serious diplomatic crisis that has been open with Morocco for nearly a year. He is calling for appeasement.
Morocco
Morocco's King Condemns Houthi Attack on UAE, Offers Support to Abu Dhabi
Following the "heinous" attack perpetrated by the Houthi militia against the territory of the United Arab Emirates, King Mohammed VI had a telephone conversation on Monday evening with Sheikh Mohamed Ben Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Spain
Moroccan Ambassador Skips Spanish King's Diplomatic Reception, Raising Questions About Relations
The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, was absent from the traditional reception offered by King Felipe VI in honor of the diplomatic corps stationed in the country, once again leaving doubts about the quality of relations between the two countries.
Spain
Spain Praises Morocco's Role in Halting 1,000 Migrants at Ceuta and Melilla Borders
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, praised the good migration cooperation with Morocco, which has prevented the entry of more than 1,000 migrants into Ceuta and Melilla on Christmas Day. He also wishes for a rapid resumption of relations with the kingdom.