Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares has stated that the Spanish monarchs are not required to seek authorization or permission from Morocco, or any other entity, to visit the autonomous city of Ceuta. The remarks were made in response to inquiries regarding the upcoming royal visit to the territory.
Albares's comments emphasize the sovereignty of the Spanish state over Ceuta and reaffirm that royal travel within national borders is not subject to external diplomatic approval. The statement serves to clarify the government's position on the protocol surrounding royal visits to Spanish territories located on the North African coast.
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