King Mohammed VI, Spanish PM Sanchez meet in Rabat, discuss new partnership

King Mohammed VI of Morocco received, Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Royal Palace in Rabat for a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations. This visit, part of a «new phase» initiated in April 2022, marks progress in cooperation, coordination, and partnership across various fields, reads a statement by the Royal Palace.

Both leaders emphasized trust, respect, ambition, and good neighborliness as guiding principles. Sanchez reiterated Spain's support for the Moroccan autonomy plan as a «serious, realistic, and credible» solution to the Western Sahara dispute, a position welcomed by the King.

The joint World Cup 2030 bid with Portugal emerged as a further opportunity to solidify ties. Additionally, Sanchez expressed Spain's interest in the King's strategic initiatives like the African Atlantic Initiative and the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline.

The meeting, attended by high-level officials from both sides, concluded with a review of the Royal Guard and a traditional ceremony.