Aznar: Relations with Morocco are a priority for Spain

Spanish Premier, Jose Maria Aznar, on Sunday said Spain sees relations with Morocco as a "priority," voicing hope that Madrid and Rabat will develop "stable" ties marked by "deep friendship."

Aznar, who was interviewed by the Spanish news agency EFE, voiced Spain's will to back all of Morocco's moves regarding the North African country's relations with the European Union.

According to Aznar, relations between Morocco and Spain went through "various stages." "For me and for the Spanish Government, these relations are a priority," he insisted.

"We wish to have stable and solid relations of deep Friendship between Morocco and Spain," said Aznar, who voiced wish that "the process started will contribute to the final rehabilitation" of relations between the two neighbor countries.