The Canary Islands government has expressed its “deep concern” about navy maneuvers planned by Morocco near its waters, according to Alfonso Cabello, Deputy Minister of the Presidency.
Media reports suggest that Morocco’s Navy will conduct maneuvers for three consecutive months in waters near the Sahara, about 125 kilometers from the Canary Islands.
In late February, Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands, requested clarification from the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, on the content of ongoing meetings with Morocco. He said the Canary Islands government has yet to receive any information.
The Popular Party of the Canary Islands, led by Secretary General Jacob Qadri, has added its voice to the chorus of concern with Qadri who criticized the Spanish government for its “secrecy” surrounding these maneuvers and demanded full transparency.
He accuses the Spanish government of a broader pattern of silence on issues crucial to the Canary Islands, including border control, territorial waters, and the conflict in the Sahara.
He emphasizes the complete lack of official communication with the Canary Islands regarding these maneuvers.
Qadri has laid out a series of questions for Sánchez, including details about the maneuvers the Spanish government possessed, whether they were aware of them beforehand, and the level of communication between the two governments.
Qadari said news of drills only reached the public through a circular sent by Morocco to shipowners and fishermen outlining the designated exclusion zone.
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