The recent royal speech expressing "the need to open a ’new unprecedented stage’" between Morocco and Spain continues to stir the Spanish public opinion. The opposition has called on the head of government, Pedro Sanchez, to seize the hand extended by King Mohammed VI.
The resumption of relations between Spain and Morocco is on the right track since the arrival of José Manuel Albares at the head of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The new head of diplomacy is open to dialogue on all burning issues such as the Sahara and the status of Ceuta and Melilla.
Things seem to be accelerating on the diplomatic front after King Mohammed VI announced that Morocco wishes to inaugurate a "new stage" in relations with Spain, based on "trust, transparency, mutual consideration and respect for commitments". Moroccan diplomat Karima Benyaich is reportedly about to return to her post in Madrid.
Hassan Kaabia, spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says that the Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, will travel to Israel in the coming days to open the liaison office in Tel Aviv. An office that will then be transformed into an embassy.
King Mohammed VI criticized Germany without naming it during his speech addressed to the nation on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the revolution of the king and the people. The country of Angela Merkel had, a few weeks ago, called on the European Union to reduce Morocco’s hegemony over the Maghreb and favor Algeria and Tunisia.
Several Spanish media have welcomed the speech of King Mohammed VI on August 20, particularly his wish to inaugurate "an unprecedented stage" in the bilateral relations between Morocco and Spain, based on "trust, transparency, mutual consideration and respect for commitments".
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, reacted to the speech of King Mohammed VI->mot151, in which Morocco wishes to inaugurate "an unprecedented stage" in relations with Spain, based on "trust, transparency, mutual consideration and respect for commitments". He believes that it is "a great opportunity to redefine the relations between the two countries".
In a diplomatic crisis with Spain for several months, Morocco has expressed its desire to warm up its relations with its northern neighbor. However, King Mohammed VI sets conditions.
King Mohammed VI sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog in response to his letter delivered by Yair Lapid last week. A message in which he welcomes the diplomatic advances between Morocco and Israel.
Morocco is willing to resume cooperation with Spain. King Mohammed VI expressed this willingness on Friday in his speech on the occasion of the Throne Feast, with, however, a few conditions.
Spain’s return of the minors with Morocco’s agreement is proof that the restoration of relations between the two countries is on the right track.
Ram Ben Barak, former No. 2 of the Mossad, also president of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Knesset, made revelations about the normalization of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel on the sidelines of the historic visit of the Israeli Foreign Minister .