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### Viewing cable 08RABAT681, ZAPATERO FINALLY MEETS WITH KING:GOOD FRIENDS

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    C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 RABAT 000681

    SIPDIS

    STATE FOR NEA/MAG

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/21/2018
    TAGS: PREL KMIG SP MO
    SUBJECT: ZAPATERO FINALLY MEETS WITH KING:GOOD FRIENDS

    REF: 07 RABAT 1706

    Classified By: PolCouns Craig Karp for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

    ¶1. (C) Summary: Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez
    Zapatero met with King Mohammad VI on July 11. The purpose of
    the meeting was to reinforce the strong relations that
    already exist between the two countries, primarily
    highlighting cooperation in the areas of economics, security,
    and immigration. Zapatero also met Moroccan Prime Minister
    El Fassi followed by a meeting with the press. Publicly, the
    two parties never mentioned the Ceuta and Melilla controversy
    that sparked widespread demonstrations last year. However,
    they reportedly addressed the issue privately, assuring each
    other that it would not obstruct relations. The two
    neighbors will re-invigorate their bilateral cooperation with
    a round of ministerial visits leading up to a meeting of the
    Bi-National Commission in Madrid chaired jointly in November
    by Prime Ministers El Fassi and Zapatero. End Summary.

    STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF OUJDA
    ¶2. (U) Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
    met with King Mohammad VI on July 11 in the city of Oujda.
    Oujda is located in the northeastern corner of Morocco, not
    far from the Spanish enclaves Ceuta and Melilla. The locale
    underscored the absence of rhetoric over the issue. This was
    Zapatero,s fourth official visit to Morocco and the first
    since his re-election victory in March of this year. Some
    Moroccan/Spanish experts claim that the King strategically
    selected Oujda as the venue of his meeting with Zapatero
    because the King wanted the Spanish president to speak out in
    favor of re-opening the nearby border with Algeria, 9 miles
    away. During the visit; however, Zapatero did not make any
    official comments related to the Algerian/ Moroccan border
    dispute.

    GOOD RELATIONS
    ¶3. (U) Zapatero and Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi
    held a joint Press Conference following the meeting between
    the King and Zapatero. The Spanish Prime Minister stated
    that the relations between Morocco and Spain are good and
    will always be good. Zapatero highlighted the importance of
    strong regional security cooperation.

    ¶4. (U) Zapatero focused on three key areas of concern:
    economics, security, and immigration. He spoke positively
    about the 500,000 Moroccans currently living in Spain and
    contributing to the economic and social development of both
    countries. He stated that Morocco is a prime destination for
    Spanish investors where 600 Spanish businesses currently
    operate. Trade between the two kingdoms is estimated to be
    close to $8 billion US dollars. Spain is Morocco's second
    largest economic partner after France.

    ¶5. (U) On the subject of immigration, Zapatero acknowledged
    the Moroccan and Spanish joint efforts to decrease the number
    of illegal immigrants coming into Europe from Africa. Prime
    Minister Zapatero noted the recent Government of Spain
    initiative to regularize thousands of Moroccan immigrants
    currently living in Spain. Zapatero complimented Government
    of Morocco's (GOM) treatment of immigrants stating that
    Morocco is not a country that exports immigrants but a
    country that welcomes thousands of Sub-Saharan immigrants,
    treating them with dignity and respect.

    NO MENTION OF CEUTA OR MELILLA
    ¶6. (U) Neither El Fassi nor Zapatero publicly broached the
    subject of Ceuta or Melilla, two enclaves under Spanish rule
    for more than five hundred years. (Note: Morocco views these
    two areas, in addition to the Western Sahara, as a part of
    its territory. In November 2007, the GOM recalled its
    Ambassador to Spain after the Spanish King, Juan Carlos, made
    his first official visit to the disputed region (reftel).
    There were no reports of protests or demonstrations during
    Zapatero's visit. End Note.)

    MAKING PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
    ¶7. (U) Prime Minister Zapatero announced that several
    Spanish ministerial delegations would visit to prepare for
    the next Moroccan-Spanish High Level Committee Meeting that
    will convene in Madrid in November. The November meeting is
    expected to focus on the key issues of immigration, the

    RABAT 00000681 002 OF 002

    economy, and culture. It will be chaired jointly by Prime
    Ministers, El Fassi and Zapatero. The first of the promised
    visits, by Spanish Interior Minister Rubalcaba, took place
    July 16 and produced a number of technical understandings on
    immigration and security.

    ¶8. (C) Youssef Amrani, Director General of Bilateral
    Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Spanish Embassy
    DCM both confirmed to PolCouns that the meeting between the
    King and PM Zapatero was "extremely good". Spanish diplomats
    also told us Zapatero proposed to Mohammad VI mediation to
    help improve the Moroccan/Algerian relationship. However,
    Mohammad VI responded that, "the time was not right".

    COMMENT
    9.(SBU) The Spanish/Moroccan relationship remains strong and
    positive. The absence of public discussion by the King or
    the hotly nationalist El Fassi of the Spanish enclaves is a
    sign of the strength of the relationship. Morocco and Spain
    have transcended the enclaves issue to concentrate on their
    rapidly growing economic ties, managing immigration
    (including keeping Sub Saharans out of Spain) and their vital
    shared interest in counterterrorism cooperation.

    *****************************************
    Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
    http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat
    *****************************************

    Riley

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