Morocco wants strong ties with Spain after diplomatic rift -king says

FILE PHOTO: Morocco's King Mohammed VI arrives for a lunch at the Elysee Palace as part of the One Planet Summit in Paris, France, December 12, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco is keen to strengthen ties with Spain after a rift between the two countries this spring, Moroccan King Mohammed said on Friday, though he added the crisis had shaken mutual trust.

"We are keen today to strengthen (ties) bearing in mind the need for a common understanding of the two nations' interests," he said in a speech.