The Kingdom of Morocco has firmly rejected any attempts to be used as a political pawn in the pre-electoral landscape of Spain, asserting that it will not accept being made a scapegoat in political reckonings. This strong statement was issued by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the concerns regarding the exploitation of Morocco for internal political purposes by certain Spanish political and media circles.
In its official declaration, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment that long-established political parties, despite their extensive governmental experience, have succumbed to a situation where irrational and populist escalation overshadows common sense. The ministry further remarked on the regrettable actions of esteemed legislative and judicial institutions that have committed errors through misguided initiatives that sow discord.
Morocco's statement also pointed out that such misjudgments, where discernment is overshadowed by excessive simplification and objective analysis is replaced by accusatory rhetoric, contribute to a harmful fear-based strategy that affects all parties involved. The ministry highlighted the need for a thorough investigation into the 'unfortunate events' of July, which prompted significant concern. This refers to the mass crossing into Ceuta, where between 70,000 and 80,000 individuals made the perilous journey from Morocco to the Spanish enclave, resulting in numerous fatalities and a humanitarian crisis.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Morocco emphasized the importance of the cooperative relationship established with Spain following the joint declaration of 2022, which is based on principles of mutual respect, trust, and ongoing dialogue, leading to tangible results in economic, security, and migration matters. The ministry called for direct questions to be posed to Spanish authorities regarding the ongoing accusations against Morocco, particularly in the absence of credible evidence linking Moroccan authorities to the incidents in question.
Moreover, Morocco sought clarification on why illegal migrants have not been repatriated despite official Moroccan commitments to accept them back, and why unaccompanied minors remain distanced from their families when Morocco has urgently requested their return. These inquiries are directed at the competent Spanish authorities, underscoring the enduring geographical proximity between the two nations. The Moroccan ministry posited that strategic blindness could transform this geographical advantage into a chronic source of mistrust and recurring tensions.
This official statement coincided with the release of declassified documents by the Spanish government and was disseminated via the official MAP agency shortly after the Spanish Congress passed a law granting nationality to Sahrawis born during the Spanish colonial period. While Morocco has not officially commented on this law, which is estimated to affect between 80,000 and 120,000 individuals, local media close to the Moroccan establishment have underscored the potential impact of this initiative on bilateral relations.
As reported by lavanguardia.com.
