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http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm?id=204u9792&Section=Countries&page=Morocco&channel=All%20Morocco%20News&objectid=22403786-8F1A-11D4-867000D0B74A0D7C Zawya July 24, 2002 Spain explains to EU, NATO its actions over islet Brussels, Jul 23, 2002 (EFE via COMTEX) -- Spanish Foreign Minister Ana Palacio on Tuesday explained Spain's recent actions over a disputed island to the heads of the EU and NATO. The island in question, known as Perejil to Spaniards and Leila to Moroccans, is claimed by both nations, although it is located about 200 yards off Morocco's coast and has been void of a Spanish presence for 40 years. Palacio also defended Spanish sovereignty over the cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the North African mainland, saying that the country they belong to "is not a matter of discussion." Last Wednesday, Spanish forces "retook" Perejil Island from a small Moroccan police squad that had "occupied" the previously uninhabited island on July 11. On Tuesday, Palacio met with European Commission President Romano Prodi, NATO Secretary General George Robertson and the EU's top foreign policy official, Javier Solana of Spain, whom she thanked them for their support during the dispute. The first item on the agenda when Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohamed Benaissa visits Madrid in September will be the return of both nations' ambassadors to their posts, Palacio said. Rabat recalled its ambassador to Spain last year as relations soured over several issues, including fishing rights and immigration. Madrid called in its ambassador for consultations last Tuesday. Palacio also said Spain's ownership of the North African cities of Ceuta and Melilla was beyond question. The issue of the two Spanish enclaves on Morocco's coast "was not raised" as part to the talks with Rabat, she said. By Jose Manuel Sanz. jms/dm/cd By Jose Manuel Sanz. http://www.efe.es __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.bacIlu Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
