Felipe VI says Ceuta and Melilla remain Spanish
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
King Felipe VI said that Ceuta and Melilla were an integral part of Spain during a historic visit to the territories claimed by Morocco. He also called for good neighbourly relations with Rabat to be preserved, according to France 24.
King Felipe VI said on Tuesday that Ceuta and Melilla were “an inalienable part” of Spain during an unprecedented visit to the two North African territories claimed by Morocco, according to France 24.
The monarch also called for good neighbourly relations with Rabat to be preserved. Tensions had increased after the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta in July, an episode that tested relations between the two countries. Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta comes as Spain and Morocco are also working on migration cooperation.
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