THE European Commission Has Approved Opening Talks With Morocco On A New Fisheries Deal. The Announcement Was Made On Tuesday In Madrid By Eu Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis. He Highlighted That The Talks Aim To Strengthen Cooperation Between The Eu And Morocco In The Fishing Sector.
Move Linked To Un Support For Morocco’s Sahara Plan
The Eu Decision Comes Two Weeks After The Un Security Council Passed Resolution 2797, Supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Plan For The Sahara. This Shows That Brussels Is Aligning Its Position With The Un’s Decision On The Region.
Strengthening Eu-Morocco Partnership
By Starting Negotiations, The Eu Is Signaling Its Willingness To Work Closely With Morocco While Recognizing The Country’s Sovereignty Over The Sahara. The Move Also Underlines Morocco’s Strategic Role In The Region.
Trade And Territorial Integrity
Last Month, The Eu Renewed A Farming Trade Deal With Morocco That Included Products From The Sahara. Morocco Has Stressed That It Will Not Accept Agreements That Compromise Its National Unity Or Territorial Integrity.