Talks between Morocco and the European Union are scheduled Monday and Tuesday in Rabat for the implementation of the agreement signed in June 2013, to facilitate the movement of people and goods between the two sides.
According to Assabah newspaper, in its edition of Monday, January 19, among the issues on the agenda is the question of facilitating the granting of visas to Moroccans for access to the Schengen area. Noteworthy that the Committee had previously held (January 11 and 12), the 11th session of the Working Group "Social Affairs and Migration".
"The partnership agreement on mobility between the two sides is based on the management of the mobility of people, be it for short stays, as part of regular migration, and immigration for reasons of work with respect to market conditions signatory to the partnership agreement, "the newspaper said.
Morocco and the European Union agree to strengthen their cooperation on migration policy. And that, in assessing the potential migration and its impact on the development of Morocco and the EU-member states. Both parties also undertake to fight against illegal immigration, human trafficking networks, and to respect the international instruments for the protection of refugees.
Assabah further reveals that the Moroccan and European officials will discuss ways to improve services at the diplomatic missions in the kingdom and to facilitate the granting of Schengen visas for Moroccans. "Likewise, the newspaper said, the two sides will explore aspects related to communication in order to improve the means to better inform Moroccan citizens on the conditions of regular migration and visa applications.
Moroccan and European leaders also will discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two sides regarding their mutual recognition of university degrees and vocational training. "
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