Rajoy was received in Rabat-Salé airport by Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane and Communication Minister and Government Spokesman Mustapha El Khalfi
“The first trip abroad by the Prime Minister, following a tradition established by his predecessors, confirms that Spain wants its relations with Morocco to have a strategic aspect,” the Spanish secretariat of state to communication said in a statement.
The visit shows also the interest Spanish officials take in the region, it noted.
The statement underlined that the event takes place in a very special political context for both countries: the large-scale political reforms undertaken by Morocco, which were launched by the constitution’s reform and culminated with the legislative elections dated November 25, and the advent of a new Spanish government following the November 20 legislative elections.
During this visit, Mariano Rajoy will tackle with the Moroccan officials the current political issues, at the bilateral and international levels.Concerning relations between the EU and Morocco, the PM will reaffirm his stance on Morocco as a key partner of the EU and that the advanced status granted to Morocco offers advantageous opportunities for everybody, it said.
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