Morocco and the Canary Islands have taken steps to strengthen their air links, with the launch of three new airlines. This followed a visit by Ángel Víctor Torres, President of the Regional Government of the Canary Islands, to Morocco, where he held talks with Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans living abroad. The two sides expressed a strong commitment to improve transportation and trade between the two regions.
During the talks, they discussed the resumption of the sea line between Tarfaya and Fuerteventura, which had been closed since 2008. The line was shut down after a ship ran aground at the exit of the Moroccan port city. However, both parties expressed a willingness to reactivate the maritime line, and a tender has been opened for companies to operate it. This could potentially boost tourism and trade between the two regions.
Speaking to reporters at the Spanish Embassy in Rabat, the head of the regional government of the Canary Islands confirmed that the Moroccan government had agreed to operate three new air links between the archipelago, Tangiers, Essaouira, and Agadir, starting from July. The new airlines would provide greater connectivity and ease of travel for residents and visitors in both regions.
The visit by Torres to Morocco came at a time when bilateral relations between Morocco and Spain had improved, following the latter’s decision to recognize Morocco’s autonomy proposal. This move had ended a bilateral crisis that had persisted for a year, and the visit by Torres was seen as an opportunity to improve ties between Morocco and Spain.
Torres emphasized the importance of good relations between the two governments, stating that “When the relations between the two governments are good, it is good for the Canary Islands; And when it is not good, the Canary Islands are one of the worst affected places.” He further highlighted the need to continue working towards improved bilateral relations, stating that the government of the Canary Islands is ready to look for lines of support until the reactivation of the sea line between Tarfaya and Fuerteventura becomes a reality.
Overall, the strengthening of air links between Morocco and the Canary Islands, along with the potential reactivation of the sea line between Tarfaya and Fuerteventura, are positive developments that could enhance trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two regions
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