Spain’s Sánchez Emphasizes Discretion in Resolving Morocco Diplomatic Crisis

During a press conference held at the Moncloa Palace, Pedro Sánchez was questioned about the progress or progress in the search for a solution to the crisis between his country and Morocco, reports Eldiario.es. "Simply, discretion," he replied. "But to reaffirm what I have said many times, it is that Morocco is, of course, a strategic partner for our country," he added.

The head of government thus prefers to play the card of discretion to resolve the diplomatic crisis between the two countries. A position already adopted by the new head of Spanish diplomacy. During the ceremony honoring the victims of Covid-19 in Madrid, Jose Manuel Albares assured that the warming of relations between Spain and Morocco "seems to be on the right track" without giving more details. He also asked on the sidelines of his first visit to London that "diplomacy be allowed to work quietly", because "results are needed, not headlines".

The admission of Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario, in a Spanish hospital on April 18 had provoked a diplomatic crisis between Morocco and its northern neighbor. A crisis that worsened following the massive arrival of more than 10,000 migrants in Ceuta and Melilla in May. Rabat had recalled its ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich, for consultation. For his part, the head of government sacrificed the now former Minister of Foreign Affairs, [Arancha González Laya->84542