By supporting the autonomy initiative in the Moroccan Sahara, as "the most serious, realistic and credible basis", Spain has adopted a "strategic and courageous" decision to build a "stable, solid, perennial and transparent" relationship with Morocco, underline Spanish media.

The change in the position of the Spanish government, which now supports the Moroccan autonomy initiative to resolve the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, "was necessary", said former Spanish Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz.

"The message sent to HM King Mohammed VI was a wise message to establish a relationship of trust on solid foundations, with absolute sincerity on the part of both parties," said Zapatero in a special interview broadcast on "Medi1 radio".

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, stressed, Friday, that "the stability and prosperity of Spain and Morocco are intimately linked".

The Kingdom of Morocco highly appreciates Spain's positive positions and constructive commitments on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, contained in the message addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God assist Him, by the President of the Spanish Government, H.E. Mr. Pedro Sánchez, said Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad.