In a press conference at the end of his working visit to Morocco, Rubalcaba said that Spain gives a special importance to its relations with Morocco, which is a "neighbouring, partner and ally" country, adding that he is "satisfied" with the visit's results.

    The Spanish official also highlighted the strong and deep Moroccan-Spanish relations, extending his thanks to HM King Mohammed VI for the audience that the Sovereign granted him.    

   Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, who arrived on Monday in Rabat, held talks with his Moroccan peer Taieb Cherqaoui, on several issues of common interest, notably security cooperation, the fight against illegal migration, drug trafficking, organised crime and terrorism.