Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska underscored the critical importance of collaboration with Morocco in the realm of security on Friday, highlighting its «essential» role in combatting organized crime and drug trafficking. In an interview with «Canal Sur» during the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of European Countries Against Organized Crime in Cádiz, Grande-Marlaska lauded the «excellent coordination» between Morocco and Spain. He emphasized how this partnership directly impacts efforts to dismantle criminal networks. The minister characterized Morocco as a «strategic and reliable partner» with whom Spain maintains robust security cooperation, especially in addressing drug trafficking and transnational crime. Grande-Marlaska further noted that advancements in these areas result from the close and ongoing coordination between the authorities of both nations. He stressed that this partnership plays a significant role in ensuring the stability and security of both sides of the Mediterranean.
