Portugal supports unconditionally advanced status for Morocco in ties with EU

Originally published May 20, 2004

Portugal confirmed its will to support Morocco in obtaining an advanced status in its relations with the European Union, said in Lisbon Portuguese minister of foreign affairs, Teresa Gouveia, following a meeting with Moroccan peer, Mohamed Benaissa, currently visiting Portugal.

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