After the migratory tensions of six months ago, it seems that there are some attempts at rapprochement between the two countries of Morocco and Spain. "It is normal that there is closeness between Morocco and Spain", says Gustavo de Arístegui when speaking of one of the most important problems that is developing right now in that territory, the crisis in Western Sahara.
According to the expert, "Going towards a solution in which no one has to give up their traditional positions would be ideal”. He also adds that, "a change in Spain's position could weaken, therefore it is more convenient to use gestures of rapprochement”. Gustavo De Arístegui also expressed his optimism as to direct contacts between parties concerned. He underlined, “It is an important step towards the solution of the problem, in order to put an end to several decade old Sahara conflict”.
As per the thoughts of Gustavo de Arístegui, the solution of this problem is equal to the main ‘engines of stability of the Arab Maghreb region’. He assured that considering the direct negotiations, it constitutes a huge step of a great importance. Mentioning the Moroccan policy of the People’s Party, Mr. Arístegui pointed out that his party places Morocco among its priorities of its foreign policy. “It is for this reason that we grant the importance to its stability and the positive economic and political developments”, he added.
Gustavo de Arístegui affirmed that the People’s Party is from now on convinced that Morocco represents an important priority for Spain from the historical, geo-political, geo-strategic and economic points of view. “Our hopes for Morocco are positive, what happened in the past is not a result to the conflict or to the confrontation, but a simple misunderstanding, taking into account that the communication between us was not at its best. We will not spare any efforts to improve its relations to the best level”, he underlined promising that the relations between Madrid and Rabat will not suffer when the party goes back to the power.
Gustavo de Arístegui is convinced about the necessity of following the building of a bilateral interest’s network between Morocco and Spain in the economic, trade, political, and cultural fields, in addition to the fight against terrorism. “The only way to handle relations with Morocco, is to consider this relation a matter of state, and to avoid home political debates”, Gustavo concluded.
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