Morocco and Spain Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation with Signing of Over 12 Cooperation Agreements

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In a bid to expand and deepen their long-standing relations, Morocco and Spain recently signed over 12 cooperation agreements across various sectors including migration management, tourism, infrastructure, water resources, environment, agriculture, vocational training, social security, transport, health security, and research and development. The agreements, signed during the 12th Morocco-Spain High Level Meeting, aim to strengthen cooperation and address various common challenges facing both countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreements cover several areas including migration management, tourism, infrastructure, water resources, environment, agriculture, vocational training, social security, transport, health security, and research and development.
  • A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECI) to identify, designate, develop, promote, and support triangular cooperation actions and projects for the benefit of third countries, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • A second memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates and the Ministry of Inclusion, Migration, and Social Security of the Kingdom of Spain to establish a framework for cooperation to share experiences in the areas of migration policy management.
  • A third memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Programs of the Kingdom of Spain to define and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the infrastructure field.
  • A memorandum of understanding was also signed between the Ministry of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge of the Kingdom of Spain to meet the needs of efficient water management and address the effects of climate change on water resources.
  • In the field of environment, the fight against climate change, and sustainable development, an MoU was signed to strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries in the field of environment, climate change, and sustainable development on a basis of equity, equal rights, and mutual benefits.
  • Other agreements were signed in the areas of agriculture, vocational training, social security, transport, health security, and research and development, among others.

Statistics:

  • Over 12 cooperation agreements were signed between Morocco and Spain during the 12th Morocco-Spain High Level Meeting.
  • The agreements cover various sectors including migration management, tourism, infrastructure, water resources, environment, agriculture, vocational training, social security, transport, health security, and research and development.
  • The memoranda of understanding aim to strengthen cooperation and address various common challenges facing both countries, especially in areas related to migration policy management, water resources, environment, and health security.

Sources:

  • 02 Feb 2023 (Agency Morocaine De Presse)
  • 12th Morocco-Spain High Level Meeting