Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the International Socialist Congress, held on Saturday in Rabat, Sanchez welcomed the excellent ties between Morocco and Spain, “two fraternal neighboring countries who share projects and a similar vision on the issues and challenges that the world and our society are facing.”

“These ties of cooperation, fraternity and friendship are vital to allow the two societies to achieve their aspirations in an efficient and just fashion,” he said.

Speaking on Morocco’s relations with the EU, the President of the Spanish Government said that his country remains a gateway for the Kingdom as a strategic partner to the European political project, adding that Madrid “has always supported a strategic partnership between Rabat and Bruxelles, guided by a win-win spirit.”

He also mentioned the important roles that Socialists can play in the face of today's challenges, stressing in this respect the importance for progressive political forces of working towards a societal vision that is inclusive and tolerant of diversity.

“Unfortunately, reactionary discourse is increasingly present in our societies, and it is therefore very important to develop strategies that transcend national borders and promote fraternal ties between governments and parties,” said Sanchez, who is chairing the  International Socialist Congress in his capacity as leader of the PSOE.