Spain’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, denied claims that delays in reopening customs at the occupied cities of Ceuta and Melilla were caused by any “obstacles” from Morocco.
Speaking at the inauguration of a new Police and Customs Cooperation Center in Tui, Pontevedra, Marlaska explained that the delay was due to “technical issues” still being addressed.
He emphasized that the ongoing negotiations between Spain and Morocco were part of an “important agreement” designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation based on “maximum loyalty and collaboration.”
Responding to allegations that Morocco was hindering the reopening, he dismissed them as “false,” noting that technical talks were progressing toward resolving outstanding issues.
Marlaska further stressed the significant importance of Spanish-Moroccan cooperation, underscoring the shared commitment to reaching a solution.
Spain and Morocco conducted two test runs for customs reopening in 2023, following Morocco’s commitment to reactivating the Melilla customs office and establishing a new one at Ceuta.
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