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Spain's Foreign Minister Albares Vows No Dialogue with Morocco on Ceuta and Melilla Sovereignty

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared that Spain will 'never' engage with Morocco on the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla. The statement came amid ongoing tensions over the disputed territories. Albares emphasized that diplomatic dialogue with Morocco is crucial for facilitating the return of individuals who entered and exited within 24 hours.

On August 28, 2026, Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated during a session of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress that Spain would not engage with Morocco regarding the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla. The declaration was reported by Infobae. Albares also highlighted that diplomatic dialogue with Morocco is essential to manage the flow of people crossing the borders, particularly those who enter and return within 24 hours. Hespress reported that Albares reiterated the importance of communication with Morocco to prevent future crises and ensure the return of individuals who meet the 24-hour criterion.

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IndependentHespressAug 28, 04:17 PM
Spain Clings to Occupation of Ceuta and Melilla and Refuses to Open the File with Morocco

José Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Union and Cooperation, affirmed today Friday before the Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress that 'communication with Morocco has always been since the very beginning of stopping this crisis and preventing a similar situation in the future.' Albares added that 'this diplomatic dialogue was essential to facilitate the return of people who entered and returned within less than 24 hours,' emphasizing [...]