Morocco recalls its ambassador to Madrid
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/29/2001

Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultation, it was officially announced in Rabat Sunday. A spokesman for the Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation confirmed to MAP that Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Spain, Abdeslam Baraka, and that Morocco's embassy in Madrid has effectively informed the Spanish foreign ministry about the decision.

The spokesman said the ambassador was due to return to Morocco Sunday evening.

A number of Spanish attitudes and stands concerning Morocco have justified this decision, the spokesman said without specifying for how long the ambassador will be recalled for consultation.

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