Morocco-Spain thaw continues with investment pledge, aerospace deal
Spain and Morocco have historically been at odds over Western Sahara, migration and territorial disputes.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to Morocco on Wednesday yielded new business developments between the two countries, as they continue to mend ties after years of tensions.
Sanchez met Morocco's King Mohammed VI as well as Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Rabat. Sanchez reiterated Spain’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara during the visit, he announced on X.
Quiero agradecer a su Majestad el Rey de Marruecos, Mohamed VI, su hospitalidad y cálida acogida.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) February 21, 2024
Esta visita pone de relieve nuestra voluntad compartida de seguir impulsando unas relaciones bilaterales que son estratégicas para España y para Marruecos.
Hemos reafirmado nuestra… pic.twitter.com/OsVc76oyPB
Sanchez added that Spain plans to invest 45 billion euros ($49 billion) in Morocco and that the two countries plan to expand economic cooperation, including during the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to a readout from the Moroccan government. The soccer tournament will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal that year.
Sanchez and the king also lauded their joint cooperation on migration and discussed the war in Gaza, The Associated Press reported.
