The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, which was and continues to be heavily involved, in the democratic movement that has stirred the Arab world for the past several months is supporting: the EU - Morocco free trade agreement for agricultural and fishery products, the extension of benefits of EU programs favoring the Sharifian kingdom, and the signing of the regional convention on preferential rules of origin Pan Euro -Mediterranean.

Metin Kazak (Movement for Rights and Freedom, Bulgaria), ALDE coordinator for the International Trade Parliamentary Committee (INTA), commenting about the Free Trade Agreement Morocco-EU adopted in today's plenary: "The King of Morocco took the Arab Spring seriously and responded to the democratic expectations of his people by organizing free elections. Morocco now has a parliament and a government meeting the criteria of rule of law. The EU should reward this behavior and encourage trade that will help the economic and social development of Morocco. "

Annemie Neyts (Open VLD, Belgium), ALDE Coordinator in the Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Committee (AFET) and rapporteur on Morocco's participation in EU programs voted Tuesday, added: "It is time to consolidate the advanced status enjoyed by Morocco, and not only in trade. In giving Morocco the opportunity to participate in Community agencies and Community programs, the EU makes clear its intention to further integrate this neighboring country into the internal market and its movements. "

Niccolò Rinaldi (Italia dei Valori, Italy), ALDE shadow rapporteur for the INTA Committee on the regional convention on preferential rules of origin Pan Euro-Mediterranean approved today, concluded: "Since 1995 the EU has set the goal of a free trade agreement with all countries bordering the Mediterranean. This project has encountered numerous obstacles, not least of which was not the complexity of the cumulation of origin system. Adopting a unique and simplified instrument will stimulate the development of South-South trade and thus contribute to economic growth, strengthening of social integration and democratization of the region. "