# 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.
- Title: King Felipe VI: Ceuta and Melilla are Spain's inalienable…
- Summary: King Felipe VI declares Ceuta and Melilla as Spain's inalienable territory during diplomatic visit to North African territories. King Felipe VI stated Ceuta…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/ceuta-an-inalienable-part-of-spain-king-says-on-key-visit
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.