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Former Spanish Intelligence Chief: Morocco's claim over Ceuta and Melilla will never disappear


Published on 2025-03-23 06:00:49 - Hespress
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  • Spain's former director of the National Intelligence Center and ex-ambassador to Morocco and the U.S., Jorge Dezc
  • llar, told La Raz
  • n that Morocco's claim over Ceuta and Melilla is permanent and will never disappear.

The article discusses the ongoing territorial dispute between Spain and Morocco over the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. According to former Spanish intelligence chief, Félix Sanz Roldán, Morocco's claim over these territories will persist indefinitely. He emphasized that despite Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, Morocco has never relinquished its historical and strategic interest in these enclaves. Sanz Roldán highlighted that this issue is not just a matter of national pride for Morocco but also involves significant geopolitical and economic considerations. He also pointed out that while there have been periods of relative calm, the underlying tension and Morocco's ambition to reclaim these territories remain a constant in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Read the Full Hespress Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/former-spanish-intelligence-chief-morocco-s-claim-over-ceuta-and-melilla-will-never-disappear/ar-AA1BsNQ0 ]