Spain and Morocco Agree to Reopen Ceuta and Melilla Customs in January 2023

In a statement on the sidelines of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) meeting held in Fez, the Spanish official indicated that the discussions concerning the customs services of the enclaves of Sebta and Melilla have resulted in an agreement. The reopening of these posts is scheduled for the beginning of next year, he specified.

Regarding the border tragedy that occurred in June, resulting in the death of 23 migrants, Albarès said the issue will be discussed with his Moroccan counterpart at the next Morocco-Spain summit. This meeting scheduled for November has been postponed to the beginning of next year, in order to allow the two countries to better prepare, he stressed.

This meeting aims to materialize the agreements concluded this year on the sidelines of the visit of the Spanish Prime Minister at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. Morocco and Spain decided in April to end the diplomatic conflict and strengthen their relations.