Spain in rare talks on Gibraltar

Spain’s foreign minister has held talks in Gibraltar with his UK counterpart – the first visit by a Spanish minister for 300 years.

Miguel Angel Moratinos and David Miliband sought greater maritime, financial and judicial co-operation.
The disputed territory has been a great source of tension between the nations since Britain captured it in 1704. The UK insists it will not hand over Gibraltar against residents’ wishes despite Spanish sovereignty claims.

Mr Moratinos crossed the border at lunchtime on Tuesday for the talks, which included Gibraltar’s chief minister Peter Caruana.

Meanwhile Moratinos visit seems to have ignited the Spanish press:

This will go down as a shameful moment in Spain’s history

El Mundo
Spanish newspaper

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