Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas and Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares have rejected claims of a potential Moroccan invasion through a ‘new Green March’. This response addresses recent media speculations and emphasizes the unassailable sovereignty of Ceuta, asserting confidence in its integration within Spain. Both officials stress the importance of fostering positive relations with Morocco amidst evolving diplomatic dynamics.
On Tuesday, Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas dismissed any notions of a possible Moroccan invasion through a ‘new Green March’. His comments followed similar assertions made by Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares. Speaking at the Fórum Europa event in Madrid, Vivas expressed no concerns regarding threats to Ceuta, emphasizing that the idea is “absolutely out of the question” and urging against the spread of unfounded fears about Moroccan actions.
Vivas cautioned that circulating such speculative threats could harm the confidence of Ceuta’s residents regarding their future. He affirmed that the sovereignty of Ceuta is safeguarded by the constitutional order and supported by the desires of its inhabitants, stating, “Ceuta is Spain because the law proves it, because history praises it, and because the people of Ceuta want it.”
These statements coincided with Foreign Minister Albares’s comments made in a Telecinco interview the day prior, where he stated that the relationship between Donald Trump and Morocco would not jeopardize Spain’s territories in North Africa. Albares reiterated that both Ceuta and Melilla are fully integrated into Spain, highlighting the positive evolution in Spanish-Moroccan relations, including enhanced cooperation against immigration and terrorism.
Amidst these developments, the Spanish media had been speculating about potential threats to Ceuta and Melilla under the Trump administration, including an article in El Español discussing fears of a new Green March. This concern is partly rooted in Trump’s past recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, leading to fears in some circles regarding the United States’ diplomatic stance.
Despite these speculations and the strengthening military ties between the U.S. and Morocco, both Vivas and Albares have openly dismissed the ramifications of such concerns. Vivas underscored the importance of viewing the Spain-Morocco relationship as a state matter, voicing his support for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs without regard to political affiliation. He advocated for establishing customs protocols that align solely with legal and logistical standards, rather than speculative political influences.
In summary, both Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas and Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares have firmly rejected theories regarding a potential Moroccan invasion of the enclave. They emphasized that Ceuta’s sovereignty is secured and cautioned against unfounded speculations that could undermine public confidence. The commitment to maintaining strong bilateral relations with Morocco remains crucial, particularly in light of both nations’ joint efforts against security challenges.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
