Spanish FM supports Morocco's autonomy plan, urges resolution to Western Sahara dispute

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reaffirmed Spain's commitment to resolving the Western Sahara conflict, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Pais. Albares underscored Morocco's pivotal role as a strategic ally and expressed Spain's support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, highlighting broad European consensus on the issue. He emphasized Morocco's importance in counterterrorism and anti-human trafficking efforts, underscoring its multifaceted partnership with Spain and the EU after a 50-year dispute.