King Felipe VI Declares Ceuta 'Inalienable' Part of Spain on Landmark Visit

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. The monarch, who rarely makes political interventions, emphasised Spain's need to "maintain good neighbourly relations" with Rabat after July's unprecedented migrant surge into Ceuta strained historically delicate ties. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain, providing analysis of the visit's significance. The King's statement reaffirms Spain's sovereignty over the territories, which Morocco has long claimed. The visit comes at a sensitive time, as Spain seeks to balance its territorial integrity with the need for cooperation with Morocco on migration and other issues. The report examines the diplomatic implications and the reactions from both sides.