Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
Morocco has firmly rejected accusations from Spanish political and media circles, warning against using the kingdom as a political tool. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates stated that Morocco and Spain have built a mutually respectful relationship based on cooperation. The two nations share strong economic ties, with Spain being Morocco's largest trading partner outside the EU.
Spain also relies on Morocco for security cooperation, with joint efforts credited for combating terrorism and criminal networks. Morocco has called for a thorough investigation into recent events, questioning the lack of accountability for illegal migrants and unaccompanied minors. The kingdom accused some Spanish circles of exploiting the relationship for domestic political gain, warning against becoming a scapegoat during election cycles.
Morocco emphasized the importance of turning geographical proximity into an advantage, urging leaders to avoid strategic blindness that could lead to recurring tensions and mistrust.
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