Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad released a statement on Thursday clarifying recent developments in Moroccan-Spanish relations. The ministry affirmed Morocco's sovereign decision to maintain good neighborly relations, political understanding, economic partnership, and security cooperation with the Kingdom of Spain. This approach reflects a deliberate choice by Morocco to engage with Spain on multiple fronts. The statement implicitly addresses recent political posturing surrounding migration issues between the two countries. Morocco views this collaboration as crucial and intends to continue despite attempts at political exploitation of the topic. The ministry’s message underscores Morocco’s commitment to a stable and productive relationship with Spain, prioritizing cooperation over political maneuvering. The statement was published by Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper.