Ceuta President and Spanish FM Dismiss ‘New Green March’ Claims
President Juan Jesús Vivas of Ceuta and Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares firmly dismissed theories of Morocco orchestrating a new Green March. Vivas highlighted Ceuta’s sovereignty and the harmful impact of spreading unverified claims, ensuring that Ceuta remains well-integrated within Spain amidst evolving international relations.
President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, firmly rejected any speculation regarding Morocco’s possibility of launching a new Green March to invade the Spanish enclave. Emphasizing this stance at a Madrid event organized by Nueva Economía Fórum, he asserted, “I have no concern whatsoever… that Ceuta could be affected by any risk of a possible Green March on our city. It is absolutely out of the question.”
Vivas cautioned against the spread of unfounded claims about Morocco’s intentions towards Ceuta, stating that it could harm the community’s stability and hinder future confidence and progress. He affirmed, “There is not the slightest risk of such a contingency… Ceuta is Spain because the law proves it, because history praises it, and because the people of Ceuta want it.”
His remarks aligned with those of Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, who recently reassured in a Telecinco interview that relations between the United States and Morocco would not threaten Spain’s North African territories. Albares characterized Morocco as a friendly and strategic partner, remarking, “both enclaves are perfectly integrated within Spain, and this is clear to everyone.”
Both officials’ statements countered various media reports suggesting that Donald Trump’s presidency might lead to threats against Ceuta and Melilla. A reported article from El Español highlighted fears of a renewed Green March supported by Trump, reminiscent of the 1975 event, raising alarm in military circles regarding Moroccan ambitions for the territories.
Despite these speculations, Vivas and Albares dismissed concerns, focusing on the significance of Spain-Morocco relations as vital to state interests, regardless of political shifts. Vivas reiterated, “We consider that relations between Spain and Morocco are a matter of State… regardless of whatever political color the minister… might have.”
In summary, Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas and Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares have decisively rejected claims of a potential Moroccan invasion through a new Green March. They emphasize the stability and integration of Ceuta and Melilla within Spain while cautioning against the dissemination of unfounded fears that could undermine progress and confidence in the region’s future.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
