Exemplary Cooperation Between Morocco and Spain on Migration Issues
International Forum on the Future of the Mediterranean Highlights Cooperation Between Morocco and Spain
During the opening of an international forum on the future of the Mediterranean in Granada, the President of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol, emphasized the "exemplary" cooperation between Morocco and Spain in managing migration flows and circular migration. She highlighted the cooperative agreements between the two countries, particularly the circular migration program that benefits approximately 15,000 Moroccan women each year. This program allows them to work in Spain for several months before returning to Morocco and serves, according to her, as an "example of a mutually beneficial partnership" at the regional level.
Armengol also reminded attendees that this cooperation reflects the excellence of bilateral relations between the two kingdoms. She discussed the theme of migration movements in the Mediterranean, underscoring the geostrategic importance of this sea that connects Africa, Asia, and Europe, and stressed the need to enhance dialogues on migration within the region.
Debate on Mediterranean Issues
The forum, which is being held from April 2 to 4 in Granada under the Spanish presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UPM), also addresses several other crucial issues, including climate change, youth employment, and gender equality in the Mediterranean region. These topics are at the heart of the concerns of the PA-UPM member countries, which are convening to discuss common solutions to regional challenges.
The Moroccan parliamentary delegation, led by Rachid Talbi El Alami, president of the House of Representatives and vice-president of the PA-UPM, is actively participating in the discussions. It is accompanied by the chairman of the cultural commission of the PA-UPM, Mohammed Zidouh.
A Regional Organization in Action
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean, comprising 43 countries from both the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean, plays a central role in promoting dialogue among Mediterranean nations. The Granada forum reflects the desire to strengthen this cooperation and find sustainable solutions to the common challenges facing the region.
