The tripartite organization of the World Cup offers a unique opportunity for the three host countries to broaden their horizons. This was recently confirmed by the Spanish Institute of Governance and Applied Economics “Coordenadas”, a prestigious think tank, which highlighted the “immense potential” for developing the partnership between Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
In an analysis published on Monday, entitled “The Morocco-Portugal-Spain Triangle” the Spanish think-tank declared that “thanks to the cooperation of these three countries in areas such as trade, security and immigration, as well as cultural and human exchanges, these nations have established a relationship demonstrating a capacity for adaptation and collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world”.
For the authors of this analysis, the joint organization of the 2030 World Cup “undoubtedly goes beyond the purely sporting framework to symbolize the possibilities and expectations of a tripartite agreement that could include other areas”, pointing out that “the three countries are neighbors and share over a thousand years of Mediterranean culture and historical cooperation, which could today serve as a catalyst for a new wave of joint cooperation.”
In this sense, the same report points out that the tripartite relationship between Morocco, Portugal and Spain constitutes a complex network of history, politics, economics and culture that has developed over the centuries. The three countries share a unique geographical connection in the Maghreb region and the Iberian Peninsula, which has greatly influenced their interactions over time.
What’s more, “Morocco is an important trading partner for both Iberian countries, through trade including agricultural products, manufactured goods and services, pointing out that geographical proximity and improved transport infrastructure have facilitated cross-border trade and economic cooperation”, the authors of the analysis point out.
In addition to trade, the same source points out that “cooperation in the field of security is another example of the growing coordination between the three countries, indicating that Morocco plays a crucial role in the fight against extremism in the region, working closely with Spain and Portugal in this field.”
Immigration, one of the crucial elements highlighted by specialists, is also an important issue in this tripartite cooperation, having led to the implementation of joint development programs in countries of origin and transit, as well as efforts to improve migrants’ reception conditions and access to services.
These aspects have generally evolved positively in recent years, demonstrating a political and diplomatic maturity that offers enormous potential for strengthening relations between the parties, according to the analysis. In the cultural sphere, the research center emphasizes that relations between Morocco, Portugal and Spain are “rich and complex”.
The Arab and Amazigh influence on the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period left an indelible mark on culture and architecture in Spain and Portugal, as well as on the impact of the Arabic language on the Spanish and Portuguese languages. In turn, Spanish and Portuguese cultures have influenced Moroccan music, literature and cuisine, creating a rich web of cultural exchange.
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