Spanish navy chief of staff starts visit to Morocco

The chief of staff of the Spanish navy, Admiral Antonio Moreno Barbera, on Sunday started an official visit to Morocco.

Admiral Barbera told reporters his visit --to last till April 6-- is meant to upgrade military cooperation between the two countries and consolidate bilateral relations.

Cooperation between the two countries' navies will be at the focus of talks with top ranking officers of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Admiral Barbera said.

A statement by Spain's embassy in Rabat announcing the trip had said the visit is part of the excellent relations existing between Morocco and Spain.