Canary Islands Government Reacts to Increased Military Collaboration
The government of the Canary Islands, led by the Canary Coalition and the Popular Party, is approaching the ongoing military collaboration between Morocco and the United States with a degree of caution and concern. Manuel Domínguez, the vice president of the Canary Islands administration, articulated the necessity for vigilance regarding military actions emanating from Morocco. In a recent interview, he expressed that the situation poses significant concerns for Spain, especially for the Canary Islands, emphasizing that the Spanish government must not overlook these developments. He referenced the incident in Ceuta, which underscored the government's apparent disinterest in Morocco's military maneuvers that could potentially threaten regional stability.
Domínguez refrained from placing direct blame on the Trump administration, despite the establishment of the African Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC) in Tan-Tan, Morocco, which has been a focal point for military development, including the recent live-fire tests of cruise missiles. Instead, his comments were directed towards Rabat, indicating that Morocco is likely to pursue its objectives relentlessly, with an implication that Ceuta and Melilla could be next targets following the Sahara. He lamented that Spain once enjoyed stronger international relations with Morocco, but is now facing a challenging situation as Morocco seems to perceive weakness in the Spanish government, which is preoccupied and indifferent to its security. Domínguez stressed the importance of evolving relations with Morocco towards a framework of mutual respect to ensure regional stability and security.
These remarks come shortly after Cristina Valido, a member of the Canary Coalition, posed written questions to Spain's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, regarding the strengthening of military relations between Morocco and the United States. The growing military cooperation between these nations has raised alarm bells in the Canary Islands, highlighting the need for Spain to reassess its diplomatic strategies to safeguard its territorial integrity and national interests.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
