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King Felipe VI: Ceuta and Melilla are Spain's inalienable territory
King Felipe VI declares Ceuta and Melilla as Spain's inalienable territory during diplomatic visit to North African territories.
In brief
King Felipe VI declares Ceuta and Melilla as Spain's inalienable territory during diplomatic visit to North African territories. King Felipe VI stated Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of Spain's political and national reality during his visit to the North African territories claimed by Morocco. Originally…
King Felipe VI's statement
King Felipe VI declared Ceuta and Melilla as an inalienable part of Spain's political and national reality.
“Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain”
King's sovereignty declaration
The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Spain are not negotiable according to the king.
“The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable”
King's visit context
King Felipe VI made a landmark visit to North African territories claimed by Morocco.
Diplomatic tensions
Spain faces diplomatic tensions with Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla.
King's statement location
King Felipe VI made the statement in Madrid.
Reporting source
FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reported from Madrid.
What matters most
King Felipe VI stated Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of Spain's political and national reality during his visit to the North African territories claimed by Morocco.
