Spanish PM Sanchez Defends Morocco Ties, Rejects ’Dictator’ Label for King Mohammed VI

"Allow me not to subscribe to this definition you make of the Moroccan monarchy. I do not share it. As president, I think it is important that this be clear," said Pedro Sanchez, in response to Jordi Évole’s question asking how a democratic leader like him can succumb to the blackmail of a dictator king like Morocco’s.

Regarding the Sahara, the head of the Spanish executive justified the decision to support the Moroccan autonomy plan, assuring that it was taken in the general interest of Spain and with a view to finding a "constructive" solution to this conflict that has been going on for 50 years. He also recalled that Spain has always advocated a solution agreed by the parties, within the framework of the United Nations.

Sanchez also stressed the "strategic" nature of relations with Morocco, both in the commercial field and in the fight against terrorism and immigration.