Rabat, September 25, 2026 — The Europe Today: Spain has reaffirmed its intention to maintain good relations with Morocco regardless of the outcome of the country’s legislative elections, with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares saying Madrid will work with any government formed in Rabat.
Speaking to Spanish broadcaster RNE, Albares ruled out a major change in bilateral relations following Morocco’s parliamentary elections and emphasized the importance of preserving cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Morocco’s legislative elections were held on September 23, with preliminary results placing the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) first with 97 seats. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) and Istiqlal Party followed, although the final distribution of seats was subject to possible adjustments.
Albares said Spain would work “with any Moroccan government” to maintain good relations with Rabat, while stressing that Madrid’s position concerning Spain’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remained unchanged.
The remarks come amid continued cooperation between Spain and Morocco on migration, border security, trade and other areas, alongside disagreements over the status of Ceuta and Melilla.
Relations have recently faced renewed tensions following a major migration episode involving Ceuta in July and subsequent exchanges over border management. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Madrid was investigating the events while calling for cooperation and answers from Morocco.
At the same time, officials from both countries have continued to emphasize the importance of bilateral cooperation. Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas recently described relations with Morocco as strategically important and highlighted their economic, migration and security dimensions.
Morocco and Spain have also maintained high-level contacts despite differences concerning Ceuta and Melilla. Spanish authorities have reiterated that they consider the two enclaves part of Spain, while Moroccan officials have continued to call for dialogue regarding their status.
Albares’s latest comments indicate that Madrid intends to maintain engagement with Morocco’s next government while preserving its established positions on sovereignty and territorial issues.
