The Spanish fishing sector urges for Renewal of Eropea Union-Morocco Fisheries Agreement

Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas Puchades, expressed on Friday strong support for the renewal of the EU-Morocco fisheries deal, urging the two partners to finalize a new protocol that will sustain their fisheries cooperation for the next four years. 

Minister Planas emphasized Spain’s clear position on the matter and hailed the 5th session of the Joint Commission, responsible for overseeing the partnership agreement in sustainable fisheries between Morocco and the EU. 

The session took place in Brussels on Thursday and was described by Planas as positive and fruitful. 

In a statement to the Spanish media, he further stressed the need to continue working on research and technical aspects to facilitate swift progress towards the conclusion of the new protocol. 

He acknowledged the effectiveness of the agreement’s structural support and highlighted ongoing scientific and technical research aimed at securing a prosperous future for the EU-Morocco partnership.  

Expressing optimism, Minister Planas expressed his hopes that the current downtime in negotiations would be as brief as possible. The minister’s remarks reflect Spain’s commitment to advancing the interests of both the EU and Morocco in the fisheries sector.