In a joint statement, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, renewed their commitment European Union For the benefit of further preserving its close relations with Morocco and strengthening them in all fields, in line with the principle of “the contract is the law of the contracting parties.”
This joint statement, “a rare act that confirms the importance of Morocco and embodies the importance of the partnership that links the European Union with the Kingdom,” reaffirmed the “great value” that the European Union attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco, which “remains broad and deep for a long time.” , according to what was reported by the Maghreb Arab Press.
The two officials highlighted that the two parties have built, over the years, “a deep friendship and solid, multi-form cooperation, which we look forward to taking to a higher level in the coming weeks and months,” according to the same source.
Many European Union countries followed suit in this regard, emphasizing the strategic nature of the partnership between Morocco And the European Union.
In Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albarez, defended the “strategic partnership” with Morocco and his country’s determination to “preserve and advance it,” expressing his country’s government’s respect for the decision. European Court of Justice.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of the “strategic partnership” existing between the European Union and Morocco for both parties, as well as for Spain, and the “advantages” that this partnership provided to various sectors, including Sea fishing Agriculture and Moroccan-Spanish trade exchanges.
Albaris added that SpainLike many other countries, it will continue to encourage the “distinguished” relationship that exists between the European Union and Morocco.
For its part, Hungary, which holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, reaffirmed its firm position in favor of strengthening the existing strategic partnership between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco, which is “in our common interest.”
The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement: “We will continue to work to serve these interests by strengthening relations and expanding cooperation with Morocco to include new areas,” adding that Budapest is studying in detail the decision of the European Court of Justice regarding the fishing and agricultural agreements between the European Union and Morocco.
In turn, it was renewed Belgium It also stressed its commitment to the strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco and its commitment to continue working to deepen it.
The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation said on its social media account:X“Belgium reaffirms its commitment to the friendship and strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco and its commitment to continue working to deepen them.”
In the same context, she confirmed Italy On the “basic” strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, said on his account on the “X” website: “The strategic partnership is essential between the European Union and Morocco, including in the field of Agriculture And sea fishing.
The head of Italian diplomacy stressed that “the European Court must take this into account,” adding that “the Italian government, as I will reiterate during my visit to Rabat, wants to further strengthen cooperation with Morocco, especially in the field of combating terrorism.” Illegal immigration“.
For its part, the Netherlands reaffirmed its firm commitment to the strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco, stressing that the Netherlands supports the joint statement by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrellregarding the decisions of the European Court of Justice.
Finland also reaffirmed its “strong commitment” to the strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco.
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its account on the “X” platform, expressed its support for the joint statement of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenand the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, regarding the decision of the European Court of Justice, reiterating this Nordic country’s “strong commitment” to the “strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco.”
