Spain Classifies Ceuta and Melilla Security Plan as State Secret

This is the announcement made by the government, in response to a parliamentary question from Vox who wanted to have an idea of the specific measures planned in this security plan for the two autonomous cities and its date of approval. The Executive explained that it is a comprehensive security plan that requires the participation of various ministries and public bodies, as well as the authorities of Ceuta and Melilla.

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"For the moment, it is not planned to be published, as it will surely be classified as totally or partially state secret," the government adds in its response, which came after Pedro Sanchez’s trip to Rabat, sanctioned by a joint declaration that makes no mention of territorial integrity.

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Government sources have indicated that Spain did not need Morocco to recognize the two autonomous cities, arguing that the government does not have to discuss territorial integrity with any country. The National Security Strategy provides that Ceuta and Melilla, due to their geographical situation, require "special attention" from the administration "to ensure the security and well-being of its inhabitants".