45 years ago today, October 25, 1980 (September 17, 1980, lunar calendar), the two countries planned to connect the Strait of Gibraltar. On October 25, 1980, the Strait of Gibraltar at the western mouth of the Mediterranean Sea was like a natural chasm separating Europe and Africa. In order to strengthen exchanges between the two continents, Spain and Morocco decided to jointly build a bridge or undersea tunnel in the Strait of Gibraltar. The two governments will hold a meeting for formal discussions on this regard. According to reports, the construction site is Tangier on the Morocco side. However, the choice of bridges or tunnels to communicate between the two continents has yet to be determined by the two countries. According to statistics in 1978, a total of 700,000 people and 4 million tons of cargo passed through the Strait of Gibraltar throughout the year. When the plan to build a bridge or tunnel in the Strait of Gibraltar is realized, it will greatly facilitate transportation across the Strait.