Melilla Demands Equal Treatment in Cross-Border Trade with Morocco

Since the reopening of the borders, the Moroccan police do not allow the introduction of any product purchased in Melilla, even for personal use, into the kingdom, while the authorities of the autonomous city allow the entry of products coming from Morocco, recalls Europa Press.

To read: Spain’s PP Demands Equal Trade Rules at Melilla-Morocco Border Crossing

This lack of reciprocity "is not acceptable", according to Miguel Marin, Secretary General of the Popular Party (PP) of Melilla. "The rules of our country must be respected and I insist that trade between Spain and Morocco must be reciprocal and in the same proportion, from Melilla to Morocco and from Morocco to Melilla," explained the PP leader.

To read: Spain to Implement Border Controls on Moroccan Goods Entering Melilla

The government delegate in Melilla, Sabrina Moh, announced last week that the quantities of products allowed to enter the city will be limited from June 8. According to the measure, only 10 kilos of fruits and vegetables per person or vehicle will be authorized to cross the border from Morocco.