Spain’s King Felipe VI says Ceuta is an “inalienable” and “indissociable” part of the country’s national reality during a visit to the North African enclave. Speaking on Tuesday, he also states Spain’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are not negotiable, framing the visit as a landmark moment tied to the status of Ceuta.

Both outlets report that the comments come as Ceuta is claimed by neighbouring Morocco. The coverage emphasizes Felipe VI’s insistence on Spanish sovereignty over the territory, presenting the trip as a public reaffirmation of Spain’s position rather than a new policy shift. The reporting reflects the wider diplomatic sensitivity surrounding enclaves on Morocco’s border, where sovereignty disputes remain a key point of contention.