Illegal migration was at the heart of a meeting that brought Felipe VI and King Mohammed VI together. The King of Spain, urged the Moroccan authorities to double their efforts on the issue.
Contrary to what has been reported by Spanish newspapers, the majority of asylum seekers in Spain fly to the country. In 2018, Spain was less generous with Moroccan asylum applicants, rejecting most of their requests.
In an article published Monday, the Algerian press agency reported that Madrid and Algiers share the same opinions on the Western Sahara dispute and the Palestinian cause, quoting Spain’s ambassador to the country. On Tuesday, a Spanish diplomatic source says Algeria misinterpreted the diplomat’s words.
Concerned about the economic future of Ceuta and Melilla, a Spanish political formation has urged the government to sign a new treaty with Morocco. The initiative aims at solving border issues with the Kingdom.