The change in the position of the Spanish government, which now supports the Moroccan autonomy initiative to resolve the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, "was necessary", said former Spanish Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz.

The Kingdom of Morocco highly appreciates Spain's positive positions and constructive commitments on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, contained in the message addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God assist Him, by the President of the Spanish Government, H.E. Mr. Pedro Sánchez, said Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad.

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, stressed, Friday, that "the stability and prosperity of Spain and Morocco are intimately linked".

The ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Morocco, Said Ben Mohamed Al Baraami reiterated, Thursday in Fez, his country's support for the Kingdom's territorial integrity.

A Spanish delegation currently visiting the region of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, inquires about the dynamics of development in the region in various socio-economic and cultural areas.