The ministry added that Rabat refused to become the "scapegoat for political score-settling" in Spain.
The statement marked the kingdom's first official reaction to a Spanish
Spain's Prime Minister .
'Regrettable'
Morocco's foreign ministry instead questioned Spain's handling of the crisis."Why are illegal migrants not being turned back when the Moroccan government has officially agreed to readmit them? " the statement said.
"Why are unaccompanied minors being kept away from their families when Morocco has urgently requested their return? "
"The answer to these questions is not to be found in Morocco, but rather with the relevant Spanish stakeholders," the ministry said.
Still, Rabat called the crisis "regrettable" and said the events warranted "a thorough examination" to establish their circumstances and "ensure that they do not happen again".
The ministry also stressed the importance of ties with
Morocco also noted that Spain was its leading economic partner. Read more
