Canary Islands President reaffirms ties with Morocco, sidesteps Polisario in Africa strategy

The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has reiterated his commitment to strategic relations with Morocco. In his presentation of the regional government's Africa plan, he deliberately avoided addressing the Polisario or the Sahara issue. Amid internal tensions and diplomatic challenges, Clavijo is opting for a pragmatic approach.

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