The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, reaffirmed that Ceuta and Melilla will remain Spanish territories "until the end of time", in a direct response to the recent controversial statements that generated diplomatic tension with Morocco. Sánchez's position comes at a time of high tension between the two countries.
Pedro Sánchez summoned Morocco's ambassador in Madrid to provide explanations following the statements considered controversial by Moroccan authorities. This diplomatic gesture highlights the gravity of the situation in relations between the two neighboring countries.
The Spanish leader also reiterated that there is no evidence that the mass entry of migrants in Ceuta, which occurred on July 30, was "planned or executed" by the Moroccan authorities. This statement comes in a context where Spain has been pressured about Morocco's role in the migration crisis.
