In late July, a mass influx of migrants occurred in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located at the border with Morocco. According to the data cited, more than 70,000 people entered its territory.
Official position of Morocco
The Moroccan Ministry of abroad Affairs pointed out that cooperation between the 2 countries on migration has been based on coordination for years and has produced results. At the same time, it considered that the events of 30 and 31 July should be clarified in detail.
Unfortunate events of July last year undoubtedly require careful examination in order to find circumstances, identify any interference, disclose possible manipulations and, above all, guarantee that specified events never happen again. – reads the authoritative message.
In their position, the Moroccan authorities besides stressed that they wanted to keep good relations with Spain. 1 of the most crucial examples of cooperation was the Joint Declaration of 7 April 2022, adopted after the gathering of King Mohammed VI with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The 2022 paper was besides crucial for Western Sahara. Spain then changed its earlier position and supported the Moroccan proposal for autonomy of this territory, setting it as the most serious and credible basis for resolving the multi-annual dispute.
At issue
The position of the Moroccan MFA appeared the same day the Spanish legislature of Deputies adopted a bill concerning the anticipation of Spanish citizenship being obtained by the Saharaans born before 29 September 1977. The fresh rules besides supply for this anticipation for persons who do not have legal residence in Spain.
The Western Sahara issue has for years remained 1 of the most crucial points in Morocco's relations with another countries. This territory was previously a Spanish colony, while Morocco claims against it. The United Nations classifies the Western Sahara as an independent territory.
Opinion of the Spanish Opposition
The Moroccan Ministry of Diplomacy besides highlighted a wide scope of cooperation with Spain, including trade and anti-crime activities. At the same time, he criticised any of the Spanish politicians and media he accused of utilizing his relation with Morocco in national political rivalry.
Meanwhile, the Spanish opposition and any commentators keep that the migration crisis in Ceuta was not accidental. According to them, Morocco could intentionally have escalated the situation to origin destabilisation in Spain.
